taint
//teɪnt//
Noun
taintSingular
taintsPlural
1
A trace of contamination, corruption, or undesirable quality that spoils or damages something.
The scandal left a taint on his reputation that he could never fully remove.
2
A stain or blemish on one's reputation or character.
The scandal left a taint on his political career.
Synonym
Verb
taintInfinitive
taintPresent tense
taintedPast tense
taintedPast participle
taintingPresent participle
taintsThird-person singular
1
To contaminate or pollute something, making it impure or unsafe.
The chemical leak tainted the river water, making it unsafe to drink.
2
To damage or spoil the quality, reputation, or integrity of something.
The scandal tainted his reputation.