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MACULATE

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Maculate.

Maculate - as an adjective satellite

Morally blemished; stained or impure

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defiled12

Spotted or blotched

Maculate - as a verb

Make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

Example: "The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defile10stain5sully8tarnish10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
blob8blot6fleck14spot6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Spot, stain, or pollute

Example: "The townspeople defiled the river by emptying raw sewage into it"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
befoul11defile10foul7

Maculate - as an adjective

Marked with spots or maculae; blotched.

Defiled; impure.

Example Sentences

"She wore a white dress, which became maculate after rolling in the dirt."
"The once pristine wall was now maculate with graffiti."
"The chef refused to serve the maculate vegetables to the customers."
"The car's shiny exterior was maculate with streaks of mud."
"He couldn't stand the maculate bathroom and decided to clean it."
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Word Game Points

Is MACULATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, maculate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MACULATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is MACULATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, maculate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MACULATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is MACULATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, maculate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MACULATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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