Definitions and Examples of stain, blemish, tarnish
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A mark or discoloration caused by a substance on a surface.
Example
The red wine left a stain on the white tablecloth.
Example
He accidentally stained his shirt with ink.
blemish
A small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something.
Example
The scratch on the car was a noticeable blemish.
Example
She accidentally blemished the painting with a drop of paint.
To lose or cause to lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture.
Example
The silverware had started to tarnish due to lack of use.
Example
The scandal tarnished the politician's reputation.
Key Differences: stain vs blemish vs tarnish
- 1Stain refers to a mark or discoloration caused by a substance on a surface.
- 2Blemish refers to a small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something.
- 3Tarnish refers to losing luster or damaging the reputation or image of someone or something.
Effective Usage of stain, blemish, tarnish
- 1Cleaning: Use destain to describe the process of removing a stain.
- 2Appearance: Use blemish to describe a small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something.
- 3Reputation: Use tarnish to describe the damage or ruin of someone or something's reputation or image.
Remember this!
The antonyms of destain are stain, blemish, and tarnish. These words describe the opposite of removing a stain or mark from something. Use these words to describe marks or flaws that spoil the appearance of something, losing luster, or damaging the reputation or image of someone or something.
