stain - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

Synonyms

• blot
• smear
• smirch
• spot
• stain

More generic

• error
• fault
• mistake

Noun

a soiled or discolored appearance

Synonyms

• discoloration
• discolouration
• stain

More generic

• appearance
• visual aspect

More specific

• bloodstain
• iron mold
• iron mould
• mud stain
• oil stain
• scorch
• tarnish

Noun

a symbol of disgrace or infamy

Synonyms

• brand
• mark
• stain
• stigma

More generic

• symbol

More specific

• bar sinister
• bend sinister
• cloven foot
• cloven hoof
• demerit

Noun

the state of being covered with unclean things

Synonyms

• dirt
• filth
• grease
• grime
• grunge
• soil
• stain

More generic

• dirtiness
• uncleanness

Noun

(microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible

Synonyms

• stain

More generic

• color
• coloring material
• colour
• colouring material

More specific

• counterstain
• crystal violet
• gentian violet
• methylene blue
• methylthionine chloride

Verb

color for microscopic study

Synonyms

• stain

More generic

• dye

Verb

color with a liquid dye or tint

Synonyms

• stain

More generic

• dye

More specific

• dip
• ebonise
• ebonize
• marble
• tattoo
• vein

Verb

produce or leave stains

Synonyms

• stain

More generic

• alter
• change
• modify

More specific

• smut

Related

• blob
• blot
• fleck
• spot

Verb

make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

Synonyms

• defile
• maculate
• stain
• sully
• tarnish

More generic

• blob
• blot
• fleck
• spot

More specific

• darken

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