Stained (9)
'stained' is the definition.
('blot' can be a synonym of 'stain')
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(Another definition for blotted that I've seen is " Disgraced".)
'stained' is the definition.
(sullying is a kind of staining)
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(Other definitions for sullied that I've seen before include "Defiled" , "Stained or blemished as reputation may be" , "Disgraced, being ill-used" , "Made dirty" .)
'stained' is the definition.
(tarnishing is a kind of staining)
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(Other definitions for tarnished that I've seen before include "Dulled, discoloured" , "Having lost lustre" , "Sullied" , "Stained" , "Blemished" .)
'stained' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for marked that I've seen before include "Read, corrected and awarded a grade" , "Easily noticeable" , "showing flag maybe" , "Singled out; clearly noticeable" , "Pronounced" .)