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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 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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     TAINT meaning: 1. to spoil something or give it an...

   • Znaczenie Taint, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     TAINT definicja: 1. to spoil something or give it an...

   • Taint: Thai Translation

     taint translate: ทำให้เสีย, มีมลทิน, จุดด่างพร้อย. Learn...

   • Taint: French Translation

     taint translate: gâter, corrompre, corrompre, souillure,...

   • Taint: Norwegian Translation

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   • Taint: German Translation

     TAINT translate: verderben, verderben, der Anflug. Learn...

   • Taint: Russian Translation

     TAINT translate: порочить , портить, заражать . Learn more...

   • Taint Turkish Translation

     TAINT translate: başkası hakkında kötü düşünülmesine neden...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › taintTaint Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of taint as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Taint can mean to contaminate morally, to spoil, or to affect slightly with something bad.

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5. 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.

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

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   Taint means to spoil or damage something, or the result of doing so. Learn how to use taint in a sentence, see synonyms and antonyms, and find out how to say taint in different languages.

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

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   Taint means a bad or undesirable quality that spoils or harms something or someone. It can also mean a trace of contamination or infection. Learn more about its usage, pronunciation, and origin.

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

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   Taint can be a verb meaning to infect, corrupt, or spoil something, or a noun meaning an undesirable influence or quality. Learn more about its synonyms, antonyms, origin, and usage examples.