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taint

noun verb

the state of being contaminated

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Word length
5
Starts with
T
Ends with
T
Contains
AI
Scrabble score
5
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. the state of being contaminated

verb

  1. contaminate with a disease or microorganism

verb

  1. place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

    “sully someone's reputation”

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sully someone's reputation

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