Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
taint
verb
/teɪnt/
Definition
To damage or spoil the quality or purity of something.
Examples
- The milk was tainted because it was left out too long.
- Her reputation was tainted by the scandal.
- They tried to taint the evidence to avoid getting caught.
Meaning
Taint refers to a negative influence that can affect the integrity or reputation of something.
Synonyms
- contaminate
- pollute
- spoil
- blemish
- mar
