Maculate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmækjʊleɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Maculate is a verb meaning To spot; to stain; to blur.
Meaning
To spot; to stain; to blur.
More Meanings
- Marked with spots or maculae; blotched.
- Defiled, impure.
- (obsolete) past participle of maculate
Example Sentences
they wolde nat maculate the honour of their people with suche a reproche
There was a fresh smell in the air. Sidewalks began to be maculated with spreading areas of dryness
That the honour of verteous gentil men, be nocht maculat vitht the vice ande inciuilite of vicius pretendit gentil men.
[Les Misérables is] about the struggle of a mistreated man as he rises to the top, along with a mortal conflict between this maculate virtuous man and an immaculate pursuing demon.
Word Forms
- maculates
- maculating
- maculated
Synonyms for maculate
Depending on context, synonyms include dirty, foul, defile, soiled, tarnish, befoul.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tarnish, sully, befoul, defile, soiled, unclean.
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