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to taint
01
to infect or dirty something with a disease or harmful microorganism
Transitive: to taint sth
Examples
The outbreak taints the water supply with harmful bacteria.
Raw meat can taint other foods in the refrigerator with pathogens.
02
to influence something with a harmful or negative quality
Transitive: to taint sth
Examples
The scandal tainted his reputation forever.
The rumors tainted her view of the whole situation.
Taint
01
the state of being contaminated
