stain
//steɪn//
Noun
stainSingular
stainsPlural
1
A discolored mark or spot that is difficult to remove, typically caused by a substance such as dirt, food, or liquid.
There is a coffee stain on my white shirt.
2
A thing that damages or brings disgrace to someone's reputation.
The scandal left a permanent stain on his reputation.
3
A dye or chemical used to color materials such as wood, fabric, or biological specimens.
She applied a dark wood stain to the old table.
Verb
stainInfinitive
stainPresent tense
stainedPast tense
stainedPast participle
stainingPresent participle
stainsThird-person singular
1
To mark or discolor something with a substance that is difficult to remove.
Be careful not to stain your shirt with coffee.
2
To damage or bring disgrace to someone's reputation or character.
The scandal stained his reputation forever.
3
To color or treat something with a dye or chemical.
She stained the wooden table a dark brown color.