stained etymology

Etymology:

• Origin: Old English "stænan"
• Meaning: "to color"

Meaning and Usage:

Adjective:

• Discolored, marked with a spot or patch of color
• Figurative: Having a reputation for wrongdoing or immorality

Verb:

• To mark or color with a stain
• Figurative: To tarnish or spoil the reputation of

Usage Examples:

• The carpet was badly stained with coffee.
• The company's reputation was stained by the scandal.
• The artist stained the canvas with vibrant hues.
• The politician was determined not to have his career stained by corruption.

Synonyms:

Adjective:

• Colored, spotted, discolored
• Tarnished, tainted

Verb:

• Color, discolor, mark
• Tarnish, spoil, damage

Antonyms:

Adjective:

• Unstained, clean, pure
• Untainted, honorable

Verb:

• Unstain, cleanse, purify
• Enhance, improve

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