Looking for the meaning of the word TAINT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of TAINT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Taint
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘convict, prove guilty’): partly from Old French teint ‘tinged’, based on Latin tingere ‘to dye, tinge’; partly a shortening of attaint
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
teɪnt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a trace of a bad or undesirable substance or quality
Short Definition:trace of bad or undesirable substance or quality
Examples:- the lingering taint of creosote
- she manages to make paintings about love and beauty that are free of the taint of sentimentality
Word: Taint
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
teɪnt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
contaminate or pollute (something)
Short Definition:contaminate or pollute
Examples:- the air was tainted by fumes from the cars
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