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stained

/steɪnd/

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verb

Examples :

"armour stained with blood"

color appearance material

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verb

To taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation

Examples :

"The false accusations deeply stained her reputation as a trustworthy colleague. "

character moral value

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verb

To coat a surface with a stain

Examples :

"the stained glass used for church windows"

material appearance

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verb

To become stained; to take a stain.

Examples :

"The white shirt stained easily with coffee. "

appearance material mark

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verb

To treat (a microscopic specimen) with a dye, especially one that dyes specific features

Examples :

"The scientist stained the blood sample to highlight the red blood cells. "

medicine biology science biochemistry organism microorganism

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verb

To cause to seem inferior or soiled by comparison.

Examples :

"His cheating on the test stained his reputation as an honest student. "

appearance character quality moral

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adjective

Examples :

"The stained tablecloth showed where the red wine had spilled. "

appearance condition material mark

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adjective

Coloured by adding a pigment

Examples :

"The wooden table had a beautifully stained surface, showcasing a rich, dark brown color. "

color material appearance