STAINED Synonyms
There are 20 hypernyms of the word stained. (close relations)
staining
Best Alternative Words for STAINED
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blemished | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • marred by imperfections adjective satellite • having a blemish or flaw | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
soiled | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime | ||||||||
spotted | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture) | ||||||||
discolored | adjectiveadj | |||||||
verb • To change or lose color. adjective • Deprived of color, or given the wrong color; pale, stained. • Multicolored. | ||||||||
smudged | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a smoky fire to drive away insects • a blemish made by dirt verb • make a smudge on; soil by smudging | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
tarnished | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation verb • make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically | ||||||||
blot | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a blemish made by dirt • an act that brings discredit to the person who does it verb • dry (ink) with blotting paper • make a spot or mark onto | ||||||||
brand | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a name given to a product or service • a recognizable kind • identification mark on skin, made by burning • a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning • a symbol of disgrace or infamy • a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard verb • burn with a branding iron to indicate ownership; of animals • to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful • mark with a brand or trademark • mark or expose as infamous | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
dirt | nounn | |||||||
noun • the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock • anything regarded as making something unclean • obscene terms for feces • disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people adjective satellite • (of roads) not leveled or drained; unsuitable for all year travel | ||||||||
discoloration | nounn | |||||||
noun • a soiled or discolored appearance • the act of changing the natural color of something by making it duller or dingier or unnatural or faded | ||||||||
discolouration | nounn | |||||||
noun • a soiled or discolored appearance • the act of changing the natural color of something by making it duller or dingier or unnatural or faded | ||||||||
dye | verbv | |||||||
noun • a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair verb • color with dye • color for microscopic study | ||||||||
filth | nounn | |||||||
noun • any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant • anything regarded as making something unclean • a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse • an offensive or indecent word or phrase | ||||||||
grease | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery) • anything regarded as making something unclean verb • lubricate with grease | ||||||||
grime | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • anything regarded as making something unclean verb • make soiled, filthy, or dirty | ||||||||
grunge | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • anything regarded as making something unclean | ||||||||
maculate | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • morally blemished; stained or impure • spotted or blotched verb • make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically • spot, stain, or pollute | ||||||||