adj

tainted

TAYN-tihd

adj

Contaminated, spoiled, or morally corrupted.

"The recall was issued after tainted meat was found in stores."

"His legacy is tainted by the fraud investigation."

Coming from a source that cannot be trusted.

"The judge threw out the tainted evidence."

How to Use Tainted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSpoiled or corrupted, whether physically (food, water) or in reputation and trust (evidence, legacy).

Common pairings

tainted evidence tainted reputation tainted water

more tainted comparative, most tainted superlative

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The recall was issued after _____ meat was found in stores.

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