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stain
/steɪn/
noun
A discoloured spot or area.
A blemish on one's character or reputation.
A substance used to soak into a surface and colour it.
verb
To discolour.
"armour stained with blood"
To taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation
To coat a surface with a stain
"the stained glass used for church windows"
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