stain

Definition

  • noun: a mark made on a surface, a piece of clothing, etc., that is very hard or impossible to remove
  • verb: to leave a mark on something
  • verb: to suffuse with color
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: taint, blot, sully

Examples

  • The accusation left a 'stain' that followed him the rest of his life.

  • a cathedral with beautiful 'stained glass' windows

  • He 'stained' the wood a dark cherry color.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) slice 'em and dice 'em. Medical interns are trained to think about the body. Diagnose, test. Medical interns... You got a stain. ...we're the chess club. I just have bad gas. What are you testing me for? To see if your gas could be harmful to others. (..)
    2001 TvShow: Scrubs Title: My First Day Season: 1 Episode 1