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The past tense form of 'distain' is distained. Example: He distained the reputation of his opponent. (He distained the reputation of his opponent.)

Definition of “distain”

to stain or tarnish something
to treat with contempt or disrespect

Tense sentence structure and examples:

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed

Past Simple	distained
Past Continuous	distaining
Past Perfect	distained

Past Simple

The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events that occurred at a specific point in the past.

Subject + Past Simple Verb + (Object)

Example

He distained the proposal without considering its merits.

Example

She distained his offer, believing it to be insincere.

Past Continuous

The past continuous tense is used to indicate actions or events that were in progress or happening at a specific point in the past.

Subject + was/were + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At that time, they were distaining anyone who disagreed with them.

Example

I wasn't distaining their opinions, but rather trying to understand them.

Past Perfect

The past perfect tense is used to show that one past action or event occurred before another past action or event, emphasizing the order of events in the past.

Subject + had + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the time he realized his mistake, he had distained the advice of his colleagues.

Example

She had distained the opportunity, not realizing its potential.

Is distained an irregular verb in the past?

No, "distained" is not an irregular past tense verb.

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