stainsubstantiivi/steɪn/kuuntele likaläiskä esimerkiksi vaatteessato stain the hand with dye
- stain on someone's reputation or character
This paper blots easily.
blemishsubstantiivi/ˈblɛmɪʃ/kuuntele moral defect- stain
The leopard is noted for the spots of color in its fur.
blursubstantiivi/ˈblɜː/US A smear, smudge or blotThe surroundings went by in a blur.
uncountable
- a blemish; a smear
There was a smudge on the paper.
uncountable
- stain or spot (on clothes etc)
The reporter uncovered the dirt on the businessman by going undercover.
specksubstantiivi/spɛk/US tiny spota tiny speck of soot
- Oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air
Careful storage of silver will prevent it from tarnishing.
smirchverbi/smɜː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/kuuntele (archaic) Dirt, or a stainuncountable · smirch, smirched, smirched
smutchsubstantiivi/smʌt͡ʃ/kuuntele A stain, smudge or blot- mark
The artist smeared paint over the canvas in broad strokes.
uncountable
- visible impression, blemish, stain