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maculate vs stain

stain vs maculate

maculate is not a noun while stain is a noun.

maculate is an adjective but stain is not an adjective.

maculate and stain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
maculate No Yes Yes No
stain Yes No Yes No
As verbs, maculate and stain are synonyms defined as:
  • maculate and stain: make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
Other synonyms of maculate include defile, sully, tarnish.
maculate (noun) stain (noun)
an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
a soiled or discolored appearance
a symbol of disgrace or infamy
anything regarded as making something unclean
(microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible
maculate (adjective) stain (adjective)
spotted or blotched
morally blemished; stained or impure
maculate (verb) stain (verb)
spot, stain, or pollute produce or leave stains
make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically color with a liquid dye or tint
color for microscopic study
make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
Difference between maculate and stain

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