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stain

/steɪn/
noun
  1. A discoloured spot or area.

  2. A blemish on one's character or reputation.

  3. A substance used to soak into a surface and colour it.

verb
  1. To discolour.

    "armour stained with blood"

  2. To taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation

  3. To coat a surface with a stain

    "the stained glass used for church windows"

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