stain
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: stains · staining
Sense 1
A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances.
vết ố màu do tràn hoặc tiếp xúc với chất lỏng hoặc chất nào đó
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A blemish on one's character or reputation.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To discolor, as by spilling or other contact with a fluid or substance.
làm ố màu, như bằng cách tràn hoặc tiếp xúc với chất lỏng hoặc chất nào đó
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Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation
làm ảnh hưởng hoặc suy giảm nhân cách hoặc danh tiếng của ai đó
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Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “stain” mean?
A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances.
Is “stain” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.