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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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   What does tainted mean?

   • a trace of dishonor or discredit. Obsolete. color; tint. to modify by or as if by a trace of something offensive or deleterious. to infect, contaminate, corrupt, or spoil. to sully or tarnish (a person's name, reputation, etc.). Obsolete. to color or tint. to become tainted; spoil.

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   What does it mean to taint water?

   • 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.

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   What is an example of a taint?

   • The definition of a taint is something that corrupts or makes something undesirable. An example of a taint is a criminal charge on someones permanent record. What is a taint called on a girl?

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   Why is it called a taint?

   • Taint is a term used to refer to the perineum (the region of the human body between the genitalia and the anus). This term has no basis in medical terminology and is most often considered lewd and obscene. Taint is specific to males and females. It’s called a taint because t’aint your balls and t’aint your ass.

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

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   Taint is a verb or noun that means to spoil, damage, or give an unpleasant quality to something. Learn how to use taint in different contexts, such as reputation, food, or water, with examples and translations.

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     to spoil something or give it an unpleasant quality: His...

   • Simplified

     TAINT translate: （通过添加有害物质而）污染（食品、血液等）；玷污，败坏. Learn more in...

   • Tainting

     TAINTING definition: 1. present participle of taint 2. to...

   • Translate English to Malay

     taint translate: menjadi busuk, dicemari, tanda-tanda. Learn...

   • Taiwanese

     Taiwanese definition: 1. belonging to or relating to Taiwan...

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     Taiwan definition: 1. an island country in East Asia 2. an...

   • Traditional

     TAINT translate: （通過添加有害物質而）污染（食品、血液等）；玷污，敗壞. Learn more in...

   • Indonesian Translation

     taint translate: mencemari, mempengaruhi, noda. 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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6. www.dictionary.com › browse › taintTAINT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.

7. 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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTAINT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to spoil something or give it an unpleasant quality: His reputation was permanently tainted by the financial scandal. He warned of toxins such as mercury tainting some fish. Fewer examples. His first term of office was tainted by scandal. We don't want people out there tainting our reputation.

9. 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.

10. 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.