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blot
If something is a blot on a person's or thing's reputation, it spoils their reputation. -
spot
a rounded mark or stain made by foreign matter, as mud, blood, paint, ink, etc.; a blot or speck. -
counterstain
to apply two or more stains in sequence to (a specimen to be examined), each of which colours a different tissue -
slur
to pass over lightly or without due mention or consideration (often followed by over): The report slurred over her contribution to the enterprise. -
disgrace
the loss of respect, honor, or esteem; ignominy; shame: the disgrace of criminals. -
gram-variable
of or relating to bacteria that stain irregularly with Gram's stain, being neither Gram-positive nor Gram-negative.