distain

🇬🇧 UK/dis'tein/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

v.

To stain, discolour, or tarnish

使变色,弄脏,玷污

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
disnot, apart, away
+
tainroot
=distain

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The rust stain would distain the silver if left untreated.

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