maculate vs attaint

maculate is an adjective but attaint is not an adjective.

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

As verbs, attaint is a hypernym of maculate; that is, attaint is a word with a broader meaning than maculate:

Other hypernyms of maculate include disgrace, dishonor, dishonour, shame.

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

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