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TAINTED definition: spoiled; damaged in quality, taste, or value: . Learn more.
The meaning of TAINTED is altered from a pure state or condition. How to use tainted in a sentence.
the act or result of spoiling something or giving it an unpleasant quality: He managed to escape the worst taint of the Watergate scandal. The enquiry cleared him of any taint of suspicion / dishonesty. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
Definition of tainted adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Tainted definition: infected, contaminated, corrupted, or spoiled. See examples of TAINTED used in a sentence.
verb. ˈtānt. tainted; tainting; taints. Synonyms of taint. transitive verb. 1. : to contaminate morally : corrupt. scholarship tainted by envy. 2. : to affect with putrefaction : spoil. 3. : to touch or affect slightly with something bad. persons tainted with prejudice. intransitive verb. 1. : to become affected with putrefaction : spoil. 2.
The adjective tainted describes a person or thing that's been touched by rot or corruption. Many think that young minds can become morally tainted by violence on TV. If evidence at a crime scene is handled improperly, it could be considered tainted and can't be used at trial.
TAINTED meaning: spoiled; damaged in quality, taste, or value: . Learn more.
noun. a trace of something bad, offensive, or harmful. Synonyms: stain, blemish, spot, fault, flaw, defect. a trace of infection, contamination, or the like. a trace of dishonor or discredit. Obsolete. color; tint.
1. To affect or associate with something undesirable or reprehensible: a reputation that was tainted by allegations of illegal activity. 2. a. To expose to an infectious agent, toxin, or undesirable substance: drinking water that is tainted with parasites; toothpaste that is tainted with toxic metals. b.
