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STAINED Synonyms

There are 28 synonyms of the word stained. (exact relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the word stained. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For STAINED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for stained, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (17)
dye alter appearance blob blot change color colour dirtiness error fault fleck mistake modify spot symbol uncleanness
Phrases (3)
coloring materialcolouring materialvisual aspect

Alternatives for BLEMISHED

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