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The act or state of staining
“The staining on the walls revealed an old and historical technique of painting.”
The tarnishing or discoloration of a hue or appearance
Present participle for to mark or discolor with something that is not easily removed
“Some foods can stain teeth, as of course can smoking.”
Present participle for to tarnish with something undesirable
“Indeed, he moaned so constantly during the journey, sitting as he was on a rusty stool, so as to permanently stain his reputation as a man.”
Present participle for to give or add color to
“First, stain the wood with blue aniline, then with a saturated solution of spirit crimson or grenadine, which is a magenta red.”
Present participle for to sully the good name of someone
“But if an adversary should stain my reputation with injurious falsehoods, how am I to obtain redress?”
Present participle for to cover with drops or spots of something
Present participle for to apply or provide with a layer or covering of something
Present participle for to destroy or damage the value or quality of
Present participle for to have a severely detrimental effect on
Present participle for to lose or cause to lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture
Present participle for to make, or cause to be, blur or dim
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