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   taint

   /teɪnt/

   noun

   • 1. a trace of a bad or undesirable substance or quality: "the lingering taint of creosote"
   • ▪ something with a contaminating influence or effect: "the taint that threatens to stain most of the company's other partners"

   verb

   • 1. contaminate or pollute (something): "the air was tainted by fumes from the cars" Similar contaminatepolluteadulterateinfectblightbefoulspoilsoilruindestroyOpposite clean
   • ▪ affect with a bad or undesirable quality: "his reputation was tainted by scandal" Similar tarnishsullyblackenstainbesmirchsmearblotblemishstigmatizemarcorruptdefilesoilmuddyfouldirtydamageinjureharmhurtdebaseinfectpoisonvitiatedrag through the mudblot one's copybookbrandOpposite improve
   • ▪ (of food or water) become contaminated or polluted: "the rennet should be soaked in water containing sufficient salt to keep it from tainting"

   Word Origin Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘convict, prove guilty’): partly from Old French teint ‘tinged’, based on Latin tingere ‘to dye, tinge’; partly a shortening of attaint.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTAINT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TAINT definition: 1. to spoil something or give it an unpleasant quality: 2. the act or result of spoiling something…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of TAINT is to contaminate morally : corrupt. How to use taint in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Taint.

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   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.

5. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › tainttaint - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jun 2, 2024 · Noun. [ edit] taint (plural taints) A contamination, decay or putrefaction, especially in food. A tinge, trace or touch .

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › taintTaint - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Taint means to contaminate. If you don’t want to taint your drinking water, don’t use an old gas can as a water pitcher. Tainting something makes it impure. To taint something is to spoil or corrupt it, whether it’s water, food, or even a person’s soul.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTAINT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A taint is an undesirable quality which spoils the status or reputation of someone or something. Her government never really shook off the taint of corruption. [ + of] She could smell the taint of sin in the most innocent of passions. Synonyms: disgrace, shame, stigma, dishonour More Synonyms of taint. 3. verb.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › taintTaint - definition of taint by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtaint verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   to damage or harm the quality of something or the opinion that people have of somebody/something. be tainted with something The administration was tainted with scandal. be tainted by something The courts were irredeemably tainted by past association with the military.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › taintTaint Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Taint definition: To affect or associate with something undesirable or reprehensible.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishTAINT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    TAINT definition: 1. to spoil people's opinion of someone: 2. to spoil something, especially food or blood, by…. Learn more.