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macular — meaning in English

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English meaning

besmirch verb To make something dirty.
sully verb To damage or spoil someone's reputation or something's purity.
taint noun A trace of contamination, corruption, or disgrace attached to something or someone.

Senses

macular is used for these senses in English:

besmirch (transitive) To tarnish something, especially someone's reputation.
sully (transitive) To corrupt or damage.
taint (transitive) To contaminate or corrupt (something) with an external agent, either physically or morally.

besmirch — full definition

verb To make something dirty.
verb To damage or spoil something, especially a person's good name.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

sujar conspurcar deslustrar manchar contaminar corromper infectar