Definition of DISTAIN

distain

Verb

Verb Forms: distained, distaining, distains

  • To stain, defile, or disgrace.
  • To stain, discolour or tarnish

Noun

  • Misspelling of disdain.

Examples

  • A single challenged word can DISTAIN an otherwise perfect game of Scrabble.

Origin / Etymology

From Old French desteindre.

Scrabble Score: 8

distain: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
distain: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
distain: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

distain: valid Words With Friends Word