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stain vs maculate

maculate vs stain

stain is a noun but maculate is not a noun.

stain is not an adjective while maculate is an adjective.

stain and maculate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stain Yes No Yes No
maculate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, stain and maculate are synonyms defined as:
  • stain and maculate: make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
Other synonyms of stain include defile, sully, tarnish.
stain (noun) maculate (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
stain (adjective) maculate (adjective)
spotted or blotched
morally blemished; stained or impure
stain (verb) maculate (verb)
produce or leave stains spot, stain, or pollute
color with a liquid dye or tint make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
color for microscopic study
make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
Difference between stain and maculate

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