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    taint

    taint - Dictionary definition and meaning for word taint

    Definition
    (noun) the state of being contaminated
    Synonyms : contamination
    Definition
    (verb) place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
    Synonyms : cloud , corrupt , defile , sully
    Example Sentence
    • sully someone's reputation
    Definition
    (verb) contaminate with a disease or microorganism
    Synonyms : infect
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for taint

Stained PAINT

taint is spelled same as stain where stain is one which causes to lose the purity.

Think of situation, where you are expelled from city because of u lost purity or bcoz of bad repute then u need to stay out of city, in a tent(taint).

taint is similar to faint.. when u faint it means u have some thing impure.. ie taint is a getting impure,contaminate

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Paint on sth is to increases beauty but TAINT on sth DAMAGES BEAUTY

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