Synonyms of taint

Noun


1. contamination, taint, impurity, impureness

usage: the state of being contaminated

Verb


1. defile, sully, corrupt, taint, cloud, mar, impair, spoil, deflower, vitiate

usage: place under suspicion or cast doubt upon; "sully someone's reputation"

2. infect, taint, pollute, foul, contaminate

usage: contaminate with a disease or microorganism

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Definition and meaning of taint (Dictionary)