stain
Pronunciation:
/steɪn/noun
Definitions
A discoloured spot or area.
A blemish on one's character or reputation.
A substance used to soak into a surface and colour it.
A reagent or dye used to stain microscope specimens so as to make some structures visible.
verb
Definitions
To discolour.
Example: armour stained with blood
To taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation
To coat a surface with a stain
Example: the stained glass used for church windows
To become stained; to take a stain.