Definition of Tainted
Tainted
taint·ed
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(adjective)
contaminated or less pure by impurities;
e.g. The sewers had been tainted as the sewage mixed with the drinking water.
(adjective)
corrupted;
e.g. He gave a tainted testimony.
(adjective)
(of reputation) tarnished;
e.g. The school has a rather tainted reputation, so we would not to like send our child there.
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