1stain 
/ˈsteɪn/ verb
stains; stained; stain·ing /ˈsteɪn/ verb 1 a : to leave a mark on something [+ obj] ▪ The red wine stained the carpet. ▪ a wine-stained carpet [no obj] ▪ Be careful—grape juice stains.
b [no obj] : to be marked or damaged by a stain
▪ This fabric stains easily. 2 [+ obj] : to use a special liquid to change the color of (something)
▪ He stained the wood a dark cherry color. 3 [+ obj] : to damage or spoil (something, such as someone's reputation)
▪ The accusations stained his reputation.
b [no obj] : to be marked or damaged by a stain
▪ This fabric stains easily.
▪ He stained the wood a dark cherry color.
▪ The accusations stained his reputation.
— stain·er /ˈsteɪnɚ/ noun, plural stain·ers [count]
/ˈsteɪnɚ/ noun, plural stain·ers [count]
