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

  • (..) He mopped these very floors! No touching! You'll get the mop dirty. - He once waited on me. - Awesome! Yeah, I have the stain to prove it. Hey, where is the Dragon Warrior? He doesn't work here any more. He's busy out there protecting the Valley. - The Dragon Warrior! (..)
    2011 Kung Fu Panda 2