tainted (Meaning)

Wordnet

tainted (s)

touched by rot or decay

Webster

tainted (imp. & p. p.)

of Taint

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touched by rot or decayof Taint

polluted, adulterated, contaminated, dilute, blended, thinned, diluted, mixed, weakened, spoiled

filtered, uncut, pure, uncontaminated, undiluted, untainted, refined, unpolluted, plain, unalloyed

The once-pristine lake had become tainted by industrial runoff.

The reputation of the politician was tainted by allegations of corruption.

The food was tainted with salmonella, posing a health risk.

The investigation uncovered a conspiracy that had tainted the judiciary.