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Noun

1. (countable)Category:Countable nouns A stain is an ugly mark on a surface.

   There is an ugly stain on my shirt.

Verb

1. (transitive)Category:Transitive verbs If you stain something, you discolor it by spilling or other contact with a fluid or substance.

   to stain the hand with dye

   armour stained with blood

2. If you stain someone's reputation, you taint or tarnish it.