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Distain vs Shameful - What's the difference?

distain | shameful |

As a verb distain

is (rare) to stain, discolour or tarnish.

As an adjective shameful is

causing or meriting shame or disgrace; disgraceful.

distain

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • (rare) To stain, discolour or tarnish

    • shameful

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • causing or meriting shame or disgrace; disgraceful
  • giving offense

    • Derived terms

    * shamefully * shamefulness