(usually of a disease or condition) To affect adversely
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A physical trace of a bad or undesirable substance or quality
“This can have a significant impact on the product by causing a taint in the flavor.”
An imperfection, fault or bad name associated with someone
“By identifying the guilty, the taint of suspicion can be lifted from the innocent.”
A small round or roundish mark, differing in color or texture from the surface around it
The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects
Loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action
A foul smell
A disease spread by close contact
The particular quality of brightness, deepness, or hue of a shade of a color
Extreme malice and bitterness shown in someone's attitudes, speech, or actions
To make unfit for use by the addition of something harmful or undesirable
“A cataclysmic explosion that would ruin and taint all other foods within the refrigerator.”
To sully the good name of
“She carries with her an air of confidence, even arrogance, that seems to taint every successful artist once the cash starts rolling in.”
(usually of a disease or condition) To affect adversely
To affect without completely changing
To become sour or tainted
To implant bitter feelings in
To treat someone or something badly or unkindly
To give color or a different color to
To make dark, dim, or indistinct
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