stain

stain · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A mark or discoloration that is difficult to remove.

  2. 2.

    A moral blemish.

  3. 3.

    [as verb]To mark or discolor; to damage morally.

Forms

plural: stains

Related words

See also: clean, mark, spot
Synonyms: blemish, mark, spot

Etymology

From Old French desteindre ("to remove color"), influenced by Old Norse steina ("to paint").