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Maculate Definition & Meaning

maculate
adjective
  1. morally blemished; stained or impure
  2. spotted or blotched
verb
  1. make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically; "The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air"; "Her reputation was sullied after the affair with a married man"
  2. spot, stain, or pollute; "The townspeople defiled the river by emptying raw sewage into it"

"Maculate" in song lyrics

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  • "Don is more maculate, Rae is more maculate"
    Sway & King Tech f/ Wu-Tang Clan — Wu-Tang Part 1

Usage tips for "maculate"

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Frequently asked questions

What does maculate mean?
morally blemished; stained or impure spotted or blotched make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically; "The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air"; "Her reputation was sullied after the affair with a married man" spot, stain, or pollute; "The townspeople defiled the river by emptying raw sewage into it"
What part of speech is maculate?
Maculate is an adjective and a verb.
How many definitions does maculate have?
Maculate has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, verb).

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