1. past tense of distain; to stain, soil, or tarnish (something, especially reputation or honor)
Usage: archaic or literary; often used in historical or poetic contexts

Examples

• The scandal distained the family's good name for generations.
• His reputation was distained by the false accusations.
• The once-white cloth was distained with mud and rust.
• She feared her honor would be distained by association with the disreputable merchant.
• The ancient tapestry, though distained by age, still held beauty.