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MACULATED Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word maculated. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word maculated. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for MACULATED

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defiled
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• morally blemished; stained or impure

blemished
adjectiveadj
adjective

• marred by imperfections

adjective satellite

• having a blemish or flaw

blotched
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked with irregularly shaped spots or blots

flecked
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• having a pattern of dots

marked
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• having or as if having an identifying mark or a mark as specified; often used in combination

adjective satellite

• strongly marked; easily noticeable

• singled out for notice or especially for a dire fate

marred
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• blemished by injury or rough wear

soiled
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

speckled
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a pattern of dots

spotted
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective satellite

• having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)

stained
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter

adjective satellite

• having a coating of stain or varnish

tainted
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• touched by rot or decay

besmirched
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

• smear so as to make dirty or stained

sullied
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• United States painter (born in England) of portraits and historical scenes (1783-1872)

• French statesman (1560-1641)

verb

• place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

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

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

defile
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a narrow pass (especially one between mountains)

verb

• place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

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

• spot, stain, or pollute

befoul
verbv
verb

• spot, stain, or pollute

foul
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• (of a baseball) not hit between the foul lines

noun

• an act that violates the rules of a sport

adjective satellite

• highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

• offensively malodorous

• violating accepted standards or rules

• (of a manuscript) defaced with changes

• characterized by obscenity

• disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter

• especially of a ship's lines etc

verb

• hit a foul ball

• make impure

• become or cause to become obstructed

• commit a foul; break the rules

• spot, stain, or pollute

• make unclean

• become soiled and dirty

stain
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a soiled or discolored appearance

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

• anything regarded as making something unclean

• a symbol of disgrace or infamy

• an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

verb

• color with a liquid dye or tint

• produce or leave stains

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

• color for microscopic study

sully
verbv
noun

• United States painter (born in England) of portraits and historical scenes (1783-1872)

• French statesman (1560-1641)

verb

• place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

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

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

tarnish
verbv
noun

• discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation

verb

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

Best Hypernyms For MACULATED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for maculated, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
attaint blob blot disgrace dishonor dishonour fleck shame spot

Alternatives for DEFILED

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