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STAINS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Stains.

Stains - as a noun

A soiled or discolored appearance

Example: "The wine left a dark stain"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discolorationdiscolouration
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appearancevisual aspect
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
colorcoloring materialcolourcolouring material
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Anything regarded as making something unclean

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dirtfilthgreasegrimegrungesoil

A symbol of disgrace or infamy

Example: "And the lord set a mark upon cain"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brandmarkstigma
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
symbol
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An act that brings discredit to the person who does it

Example: "He made a huge blot on his copybook"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blotsmearsmirchspot

Stains - as a verb

Color with a liquid dye or tint

Example: "Stain this table a beautiful walnut color"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dye
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Produce or leave stains

Example: "Red wine stains the table cloth"

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

Example: "The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defilemaculatesullytarnish
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
blobblotfleckspot
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Color for microscopic study

Example: "The laboratory worker dyed the specimen"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dye

Example Sentences

"She tried to remove the coffee stains from her shirt."
"The carpet had several stubborn stains that wouldn't come out."
"He used a stain remover to get rid of the red wine stains on his tablecloth."
"The old painting had a few yellow stains due to age."
"She noticed some ink stains on the paper and decided to rewrite the letter."
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Word Game Points

Is STAINS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stains is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STAINS has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is STAINS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stains is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STAINS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is STAINS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stains is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STAINS has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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