taint

• Substantiv, das eine Spur von etwas Schlechtem, Beleidigendem oder Schädlichem bezeichnet; ein Fleck oder Makel an jemandes Charakter oder Ruf.

A noun referring to a trace of something bad, offensive, or harmful; a stain or blemish on one's character or reputation.

1. Trace of contaminationC1formal

   A small amount of something harmful or undesirable that spoils or corrupts something.

   Spur von Verunreinigung

   • The water had a taint of chemicals from the factory.
   • His reputation suffered a taint after the scandal.
   • There was a taint of corruption in the government agency.

   Synonymeblemishblotcontaminationimpuritypollutionsmudgespotstaintarnish

2. Moral stainC1formal

   A mark of disgrace or dishonor on someone's character or reputation.

   Makel

   • The taint of betrayal followed him for years.
   • She tried to remove the taint of suspicion from her name.
   • The family name carried a taint of scandal.

   Synonymeblemishblotdisgracedishonorshamesmirchstainstigmasullytarnish

   Antonymecredithonorintegritypurityvirtue

• Verb, das bezeichnet, etwas zu verunreinigen, zu verderben oder moralisch zu beflecken; oft im physischen wie im moralischen Sinn verwendet.

A verb used to indicate the act of contaminating, spoiling, or corrupting something, often morally or physically.

1. Contaminate or spoilB2formal

   To contaminate something, making it impure, spoiled, or less valuable.

   Verunreinigen oder verderben

   • The water supply was tainted by industrial waste.
   • His reputation was tainted by the scandal.
   • The food was tainted with bacteria and made people sick.

   Synonymeadulteratebesmirchblightcontaminatedefileinfectpoisonpollutespoilsully

   Antonymecleansepurify

2. Corrupt morallyC1formal

   To affect something with a negative quality or influence, often morally.

   Verderben

   • The politician's career was tainted by allegations of corruption.
   • Greed can taint even the purest intentions.
   • The joy of the celebration was tainted by the tragic news.

   Synonymebesmirchcorruptdebasedefilepollutestainsullytarnishvitiate

   Antonymecleanseelevatepurifyuplift