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- Dictionarytaint/teɪnt/
noun
- 1. a trace of a bad or undesirable substance or quality: "the lingering taint of creosote"
verb
- 1. contaminate or pollute (something): "the air was tainted by fumes from the cars" Similar Opposite
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The meaning of TAINT is to contaminate morally : corrupt. How to use taint in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Taint.
TAINT definition: 1. to spoil something or give it an unpleasant quality: 2. the act or result of spoiling something…. 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.
TAINT meaning: 1. to spoil something or give it an unpleasant quality: 2. the act or result of spoiling something…. Learn more.
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.
A taint is an undesirable quality which spoils the status or reputation of someone or something.
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.