attaint vs maculate

attaint is not an adjective while maculate is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
attaint	No	No	Yes	No
maculate	No	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, maculate is a hyponym of attaint; that is, maculate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than attaint:

Other hyponyms of attaint include befoul, defile, foul.

attaint (adjective)	maculate (adjective)
	spotted or blotched
	morally blemished; stained or impure

attaint (verb)	maculate (verb)
condemn by attainder	spot, stain, or pollute
bring shame or dishonor upon	make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically