🩸maculate

verb
/ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪt/

Meaning

To stain, spot, or pollute something.

Example Sentences

The white cloth was maculated by ink stains.

Synonyms

stain, blemish, sully, tarnish

Antonyms

clean, purify, cleanse

Collocations

maculate with, maculate reputation, maculated surface

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