English Explanatory Dictionary

tainted

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Corrupted or filled with imperfections.
  2. Originating from an untrusted source.
verb
  1. simple past and past participle of taint

Pronunciation

/ˈteɪntɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-tainted.wav

Word forms

tainted more tainted most tainted

Etymology

From taint + -ed.

Synonyms

adulterated impure polluted tainted common contaminated corrupted mixed sophisticated corrupt imperfect faulty

Derived words

nontainted taintedness untainted
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