Synonyms for
Staining
Definition
the process of coloring or marking something with a stain or blemish
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- staining the carpet
- staining the wood
- staining the fabric
- staining the teeth
- staining the glass
- staining the floor
- staining the walls
Word family
Usage note
The word 'staining' often refers to an unwanted mark or discoloration. It can also refer to the process of applying a stain, as in 'staining the wood'.
Example sentences
- The staining on the carpet was from the spilled juice.
- We need to finish the staining of the deck before the rain comes.
- I accidentally got staining on my hands from the wood.
- The staining on the wall was from water damage.
- The dentist warned me about staining my teeth with coffee.
Quotes
The heart has its own staining fluid for what it sees, and whatever it receives by love, it stains indelibly with red or black ink.
Better to go back and retouch a painting than to persist in working when the spirit no longer moves us. Staining and varnishing prematurely can lead to cracking and other problems.
There is something always to do. There are hungry people to feed, naked people to clothe, sick people to comfort and make well. And while I don't expect you to save the world I do think it's not asking too much for you to love those with whom you sleep, share the happiness of those whom you call friend, engage those among you who are visionary and remove from your life those who offer you depression, despair, and disrespect. You cannot save the world, but you can save yourself from the world, by being better than you are, and helping someone else to be better than they are. Staining your happiness with the blood of others isn't worth it.