stain

stain

noun

Definition of STAIN

1

a mark of guilt or disgrace <the stain of this cowardly act would haunt him for the rest of his career>

Synonyms blot, brand, onus, slur, smirch, smudge, spot, stigma, taint

Related Words black eye, discredit, disesteem, disgrace, dishonor, disrepute, guilt, ignominy, infamy, obloquy, odium, opprobrium, reproach, shame; corruption, debauchery, depravity, immorality, iniquity, licentiousness, sin, unscrupulousness, vice

Near Antonyms award, credit, honor; chasteness, chastity, modesty, purity, stainlessness; good, right; honesty, integrity, legitimacy, probity, rectitude, scrupulousness, uprightness; goodness, righteousness, virtuousness; fame, glory, renown, repute

2

a substance used to color other materials <applied several coats of stain to the wood>

Synonyms color, colorant, coloring, dye, dyestuff, stain

Related Words tint, toner; cast, hue, shade, tinge