Taint (Noun)
Meaning
The state of being contaminated.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The taint of corruption spread throughout the organization, making it difficult to trust anyone.
- The food was left out for too long and now has a taint of spoilage that makes it inedible.
- The company's reputation was forever marred by the taint of scandal and dishonest business practices.
- The water supply had a taint of chemicals from the nearby factory, making it undrinkable.
- The once pristine lake now had a taint of pollution from the years of industrial waste dumping.