Taint
/tˈeɪnt/
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Definition
(noun) A contamination, decay or putrefaction, especially in food.
Sentence Examples
The scandal will taint the reputation of the company for many years.
To taint means to contaminate or pollute something with a trace of bad.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The scandal threatened to ____ the reputation of the famous politician and his entire family around the country today.