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taint in Swedish

taint in Swedish is mellangård, förorena, besudla — taint means a trace of contamination, corruption, or disgrace attached to something or someone.

taint in Swedish

mellangård
noun
förorena
noun
A contamination, decay or putrefaction, especially in food.
besudla
verb
(transitive) To contaminate or corrupt (something) with an external agent, either physically or morally.
förorena
verb
(transitive) To contaminate or corrupt (something) with an external agent, either physically or morally.

What does "taint" mean?

  1. noun A trace of contamination, corruption, or disgrace attached to something or someone.
    "The scandal left a lasting taint on his reputation."
  2. verb To contaminate or spoil something, physically or morally.
    "Bribery allegations tainted the entire election."
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taint in a sentence

  • The scandal left a lasting taint on his reputation.
  • Bribery allegations tainted the entire election.
  • Careless handling can taint the flavor of the wine.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "taint" in Swedish?

"taint" in Swedish is mellangård, förorena, besudla. taint means: A trace of contamination, corruption, or disgrace attached to something or someone.

How do you use "taint" in a sentence?

Example: "The scandal left a lasting taint on his reputation." In Swedish, "taint" is mellangård, förorena, besudla.

Are there other ways to say "taint" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "taint": mellangård, förorena, besudla.

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