distains

verb

present tense third-person singular of distain, archaic
as in stains
to make dirty weary soldiers with hands distained with blood

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  1. stains
  2. blackens
  3. dirties
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  • The king is expected to call slavery an atrocity that stains British history, but Britain’s government opposes reparations and says an apology is not on the agenda.
    — Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • This porous stone also stains easily and looks worn even with a thorough cleaning.
    — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of stains
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  • As Jones finishes off Laveaux with a final spray of her air gun and blackens his teeth, other actors are lining up.
    — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
  • After the first killing frost blackens their foliage, wait for a dry day and gently lift them with a garden fork.
    — Pam Rosendal, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of blackens
Verb
  • The adventurous actress dirties up her frock and face to play the village pariah, who reeks of fish and would be no man’s idea of a suitable wife, except perhaps the one-eyed bum who sleeps in the town square.
    — Peter Debruge, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Definition of dirties
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