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stain

verbgeneral usecommon/mɐ̃.ˈʃaɾ/man·char

Definition

1

To mark or discolour with something that is not easily removed.

Usage examples

“The coffee stained the carpet.”
“Be careful not to stain your new shirt with grease.”

Common combinations

stain clothesstain woodstain fabricblood stains

Idiomatic expressions

  • stain one's reputation (damage one's good name)