A state or characteristic which is dishonorable or shameful; a stigma.
A bend sinister or baton sinister in a coat of arms.
The state or characteristic of having been born out of wedlock; illegitimacy; bastardy.
A moral defect; a character flaw.
A small flaw which spoils the appearance of something, a stain, a spot.
To tarnish (reputation, character, etc.); to defame.
To spoil the appearance of.