maculate

UK
/ˈmæk.jʊ.lət/
US
/ˈmæk.jə.lɪt/

Translations

maculateverb
maculated
Past Simple
maculated
Past Participle
maculating
Gerund
UK
/ˈmækjʊleɪt/
US
/ˈmækjəˌleɪt/
He managed to maculate his reputation with his actions.
Ему удалось запятнать свою репутацию своими действиями.
Additional translations
maculateadjective
more maculate
Comp.
most maculate
Super.
UK
/ˈmæk.jʊ.lət/
US
/ˈmæk.jə.lɪt/
His maculate reputation made it difficult for him to find a job.
Его запятнанная репутация затрудняла поиск работы.
The maculate surface of the table was due to years of use.
Пятнистая поверхность стола была результатом многолетнего использования.
Additional translations
покрытый пятнами

Definitions

maculateverb
To mark with spots or stains.
The artist accidentally maculated the canvas with paint.
To sully or tarnish; to make impure.
The scandal maculated his previously unblemished reputation.
maculateadjective
Marked with spots or stains.
The maculate surface of the old painting made it difficult to appreciate its original beauty.
Morally blemished or impure.
His maculate reputation preceded him, making it hard for him to gain trust in the community.