taint (n.)

  1. the state of being contaminated

    [ Syn: contamination ]

    taint (v.)

  1. place under suspicion or cast doubt upon; sully someones reputation

    [ Syn: defile , sully , corrupt , cloud ]

  2. contaminate with a disease or microorganism

    [ Syn: infect ]

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