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tainted

UK
/ˈteɪntɪd/
US
/ˈteɪntɪd/

Translations

taintedadjective
more tainted
Comp.
most tainted
Super.
UK
/ˈteɪntɪd/
US
/ˈteɪntɪd/
contaminéAu sens de « contaminé par une substance nocive ».
The water supply was found to be tainted with chemicals.
L’approvisionnement en eau a été trouvé contaminé par des produits chimiques.
entachéAu sens figuré, pour une réputation, une image ou une morale.
The politician's reputation was tainted by the scandal.
La réputation du politicien a été entachée par le scandale.
Additional translations
polluéSurtout pour des milieux naturels ou de l’eau.
terniAu sens figuré, avec l’idée d’une qualité dégradée ou affaiblie.
Synonyms
contaminated
polluted
stained
blemished
corrupted
infected
sullied
damaged
Antonyms
pure
clean
uncontaminated
untarnished
taintverb

tainted

Past Simple

tainted
Past Simple
tainted
Past Participle
tainting
Gerund
UK
/teɪnt/
US
/teɪnt/
souillerEmploi courant pour dire qu’on rend quelque chose impur ou moralement compromis.
The scandal tainted the company's reputation.
Le scandale a souillé la réputation de l’entreprise.
entacherNuance plus abstraite : affecter négativement.
His involvement in the crime tainted his character.
Son implication dans le crime a entaché son caractère.
Additional translations
contaminerSurtout au sens matériel ou sanitaire.
Synonyms
contaminate
pollute
stain
blemish
sully
corrupt
infect
mar

Definitions

taintedadjective
Contaminated or polluted, especially by a harmful substance.
The water supply was found to be tainted with chemicals.
Affected by a negative or undesirable quality, often implying corruption or dishonor.
The politician's reputation was tainted by the scandal.
taintverb
To contaminate or pollute something, especially with a harmful or undesirable quality.
The scandal tainted the company's reputation.
To affect with a bad or undesirable quality.
His involvement in the crime tainted his character.
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