tainted

• Beschreibt etwas, das verdorben, verunreinigt oder beschädigt ist, oft im moralischen oder physischen Sinn.

Describes something that is spoiled, contaminated, or damaged, often in a moral or physical sense.

1. Contaminated or spoiledB2formal

   Affected by rot, decay, or a harmful substance, making it impure or unfit for use.

   Verdorben

   • The food was tainted by bacteria and had to be thrown away.
   • The water supply became tainted after the chemical spill.
   • The meat was tainted with a foul odor, indicating it had gone bad.

   Synonymeadulteratedblightedcontaminatedcorrupteddefiledfoulimpureinfectedpollutedspoiled

   Antonymecleanpristinepureuncontaminatedunspoiledwholesome

2. Corrupted or damagedB2formal

   Spoiled or negatively affected by an undesirable influence, such as dishonesty or scandal.

   Beschmutzt

   • The politician's reputation was tainted by the corruption allegations.
   • The company's image was tainted by the scandal.
   • His good name was tainted by false accusations.

   Synonymecontaminatedcorrupteddefiledpollutedspoiledstainedvitiated

   Antonymecleanpureuncorruptedunspoiledunstainedunsullieduntaintedwholesome

• 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