σπιλώνω — meaning in English

English meaning

• besmirch verb To make dirty.
• stain noun A discoloured mark left by a substance that soaks into a surface.

Senses

σπιλώνω is used for these senses in English:

• besmirch (transitive) To tarnish something, especially someone's reputation.

besmirch — full definition

1. verb To make dirty.
2. verb To tarnish something, especially someone's reputation.

stain — full definition

1. noun A discoloured mark left by a substance that soaks into a surface.
2. noun A lasting mark on someone's reputation.
3. verb To discolour something, often permanently, or to apply colouring liquid to a surface.

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