Meaning of the word taint in English
What does taint mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
taint
US /teɪnt/
UK /teɪnt/
Verb
1.
to spoil something or give it an unpleasant quality:
Example:
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His reputation was permanently tainted by the financial scandal.
Noun
1.
the act or result of spoiling something or giving it an unpleasant quality:
Example:
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He managed to escape the worst taint of the Watergate scandal.
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