Synonyms for 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