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Stain (Noun)

Meaning 1

An act that brings discredit to the person who does it; "he made a huge blot on his copybook".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Smear
  • Spot
  • Smirch
  • Blot

Hypernyms

  • Mistake
  • Error
  • Fault

Related Words

  • Stain (verb)

Meaning 2

A symbol of disgrace or infamy; "And the Lord set a mark upon Cain"--Genesis.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Stigma
  • Brand
  • Mark

Hypernyms

  • Symbol

Hyponyms

  • Cloven Foot
  • Bend Sinister
  • Bar Sinister
  • Demerit
  • Cloven Hoof

Related Words

  • Stain (verb)

Meaning 3

The state of being covered with unclean things.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

  • Grunge
  • Filth
  • Grease
  • Grime
  • Dirt
  • Soil

Hypernyms

  • Uncleanness
  • Dirtiness

Related Words

  • Stain (verb)

Meaning 4

A soiled or discolored appearance; "the wine left a dark stain".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

  • Discoloration
  • Discolouration

Hypernyms

  • Visual Aspect

Hyponyms

  • Iron Mould

Related Words

  • Stain (verb)

Meaning 5

(microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Hypernyms

  • Colour
  • Colouring Material
  • Color

Hyponyms

  • Crystal Violet
  • Methylthionine Chloride

Related Words

  • Stain (verb)
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