Definition of Taint
Taint
taint


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a trace or touch of something bad that contaminates;

e.g. There was a taint of dirt on her otherwise flawlessly clean white dress.

(verb)
to corrupt or contaminate in terms of morals;

e.g. Her intentions were tainted by pure envy and jealousy.

(verb)
to spoil;

e.g. The black paint drop tainted the lavender color of the wall.



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