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Definition of stained - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
appearancemarked with spots or discolored areas
- The shirt was stained after the messy art project..
2.
reputationhaving a blemish on reputation
- His stained reputation affected his career.
3.
artRare coated with a pigment or varnishRare
- The stained wood gave the furniture a rich look.
Expressions with stained
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colored glass used for making decorative windows and other items
The cathedral's stained glass windows depicted biblical scenes.
dirty or marked from traveling
His travel-stained coat showed the miles he had walked.
marked or dirtied by oily grease
He wore a grease-stained shirt to work.
marked or dirtied by ink
His ink-stained fingers showed he was a writer.
marked or dirty with oil spots or patches
He wore an oil-stained shirt to work.
marked by the presence of newborn's first stool
The baby was delivered with meconium-stained fluid.
Origin of stained
Old English, stæned (colored)
Terms with stained included in their meaning
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blood-covered
covered or stained with blood
stain
substance that makes something unclean or stained
physical
make something unclean or stained
visibly stained
stained or marked with black
appearance
covered or stained with black
cleanliness
make something dirty or stained
cleaning
become dirty or stained
appearance
stained or blemished with spots
fade
lose color or become stained from outside causes
color
colored or stained through a process
specific stain
stained with a specific substance
blood-stained
covered or stained with blood
art
covered or stained with ink
architecture
circular window with stained glass and tracery
cleanliness
stained or tainted
hygiene
covered or stained with urine
cleanliness
stained or made dirty
imitation
stained to look like wood grain
biology
easily stained by neutral dyes
vomit-stained
covered or stained with vomit
art
ornamental glass piece in stained glasswork
cleanliness
make something dirty or stained
cleanliness
make something dirty or stained
stained
marked with fingerprints
Examples of stained in a sentence
The old documents were stained and unreadable. The scandal left her stained in the eyes of the public. His stained past was hard to overcome. The stained glass windows were breathtaking. She admired the stained canvas in the gallery.
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- French:taché, entaché, ...
- German:befleckt, beschmutzt, ...
- Italian:sporco, offuscato, ...
- Spanish:teñido, barnizado, ...
- Portuguese:manchado, maculado, ...
- Chinese:弄脏的, 声誉受损的, ...
- Japanese:汚れた, 評判に傷がついた, ...
- Arabic:مُلطَّخ, مَشوب, ...
- Hebrew:מוּכְתָּם, מֻכְפָּשׁ, ...
- Russian:запачканный, запятнанный, ...
- Ukrainian:заплямований, заплямована, ...
- Hindi:दागदार, कलंकित, ...
Definition of stain - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
dirty markmark left on something that is difficult to remove
- The red wine left a stain on the carpet..
2.
coloring substancesubstance used to color surfaces
- She applied a stain to the wooden table.
3.
reputation markblemish on one's reputation or character
- The scandal left a permanent stain on his career..
Verb
1.
cleaningtr./intr. leave a mark that is difficult to removetr./intr.
- The spilled coffee stained the carpet..
2.
coloringtr. color something by applying a dyetr.
- She stained the fabric with natural dyes..
3.
reputationtr. damage someone's reputation or charactertr.
- The scandal stained his career.
4.
microscopytr. TECH. treat a specimen with dye for studytr. TECH.
- The scientist stained the cells for examination.
Images of stain
mark left on something that is difficult to remove 
substance used to color surfaces
Expressions with stain
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cause a mark that is hard to remove
The spilled wine will leave a stain on the carpet.
cause someone to be seen as dishonest or immoral
Accepting bribes would stain his character beyond repair.
damage someone's reputation or dignity
The scandal could stain the honor of the entire family.
mark of guilt from wrongdoing or sin
He couldn't escape the stain of sin on his soul.
mark left by oil on a surface
He tried to clean the oil stain off his driveway..
mark left by mud on a surface
She scrubbed the mud stain from her jeans.
mark left by pet's urine or feces
The carpet had a pet stain from the dog.
product used to remove stains from fabrics
I bought a new stain lifter for my clothes.
substance used to remove stains from fabric
I used a stain remover on the coffee spill.
colored liquid used to darken and protect wooden surfaces
He applied wood stain to the new table for a richer color.
damage someone's good name or character
The scandal could stain his reputation forever.
damage someone's reputation or integrity
False accusations can stain the character of an innocent person.
cosmetic that colors lips with a light, lasting tint
She applied a red lip stain before leaving.
flat pink or purple skin mark from dilated capillaries
The doctor said the port-wine stain is harmless.
process of getting unwanted marks out from fabric or surfaces
This detergent is specially designed for quick stain removal on white shirts.
inherited sin from Adam and Eve's disobedience
Baptism cleanses the stain of original sin.
laboratory method to classify bacteria by cell wall properties
The Gram stain revealed the bacteria were Gram-positive.
blue discoloration in sapwood from fungal growth
The lumber showed signs of blue stain.
commit a crime or wrongdoing
She stained her hands by participating in the robbery.
acting with complete moral integrity
He left the company without a stain on character.
Origin of stain
Old French, desteindre (to discolor)
Examples of stain in a sentence
The ink stain wouldn't come off the paper. The stain gave the cabinet a rich mahogany hue. He used a stain to enhance the grain of the wood. The accusation was a stain on his otherwise impeccable record. Her involvement in the controversy became a stain on her legacy. Red wine can easily stain a white shirt.
Be careful not to stain the tablecloth with ink. He stained the wood to give it a rich color. Artists often stain glass to create beautiful patterns. Her actions stained the family's good name. The false accusations stained his reputation permanently. Researchers stain the tissue samples for clarity. To observe the bacteria, they stain the slides.
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- French:tache, tacher, ...
- German:Fleck, beflecken, ...
- Italian:macchia, macchiare, ...
- Spanish:tacha, manchar, ...
- Portuguese:borrão, manchar, ...
- Chinese:污渍, 弄脏, ...
- Japanese:染み, 染みをつける, ...
- Arabic:بُقْعَة, لَطَّخَ, ...
- Hebrew:כֶּתֶם, לְהַכְתִּים, ...
- Russian:пятно, пятнать, ...
- Ukrainian:пляма, плямувати, ...
- Hindi:दाग, दाग लगाना, ...
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