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Taint (Verb)

Contaminate with a disease or microorganism.

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

The water supply was potentially going to taint the entire city if proper purification procedures weren't followed immediately.
During the medical exam it was discovered that food and water used by the troops may have been contaminated enough to taint all the soldiers who consumed them.
If the wound isn't cleaned properly, the bacteria from the environment can quickly taint the surrounding tissue.
Laboratory workers always have to make sure not to taint the samples they are testing or their findings might be compromised.
Scientists worry that tainted rodents released into the wild could taint and wipe out entire native species of predators that have no immunity.

Place under suspicion or cast doubt upon; "sully someone's reputation".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The allegations of corruption taint the entire organization and its leadership.
Rumors of embezzlement taint the politician's otherwise flawless record.
A history of biased reporting taints the credibility of the news outlet.
The involvement of special interests will taint the scientific research and undermine its validity.
The discovery of a hidden agenda taints the charity's reputation and puts donors on high alert.