taint

verb
UK: /teɪnt/
US: /teɪnt/

  1. To damage or spoil something good.

    1. Bad news can taint a happy day, so be aware of the taint.
    2. The scandal could taint his reputation and ruin his chances of promotion as a boss.

  2. To contaminate something physically or morally.

    1. The water had a strange taint, so I won't drink it now, not today.
    2. His actions as a child now taint his reputation, and he suffers now.

Synonyms

blemish spoil mark stain contaminate
taint noun

  1. A trace of something bad that spoils something else.

    1. There was a taint of smoke in the air and I can't stand it.
    2. The scandal left a taint on his reputation, even after he was cleared of all charges.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "taint" in English means: To damage or spoil something good., To contaminate something physically or morally..

The phonetic transcription of "taint" is /teɪnt/ in British English and /teɪnt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "taint": blemish, spoil, mark, stain, contaminate.

Example usage of "taint": "Bad news can taint a happy day, so be aware of the taint.". More examples on the page.