Tainted (Adjective)
Meaning
Touched by rot or decay; "tainted bacon"; "`corrupt' is archaic".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The tainted meat was removed from the shelves to prevent food poisoning.
- The company's reputation was tainted by the scandal involving its CEO.
- The water supply was tainted with chemicals from the nearby factory.
- The judge's impartiality was tainted by his personal connection to the defendant.
- The politician's legacy was tainted by allegations of corruption and bribery.