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maculate

verb

/ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪt/

Meaning

To stain, spot, or pollute something.

The white cloth was maculated by ink stains.

stain, blemish, sully, tarnish

clean, purify, cleanse

maculate with, maculate reputation, maculated surface

Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

To check or prove the accuracy, truth, or legality of something.

to travel around a place for pleasure or to perform

to criticize or punish severely

to rob or plunder a place, especially during war

to reduce the quantity or supply of something