taint

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun the state of being contaminated
  2. verb place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
  3. verb contaminate with a disease or microorganism

Etymology

From Middle French teint, from Old French teint (past participle of teindre (“to dye, to tinge”)), from Latin tinctum (past participle of tingere); compare tint.

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Synonyms

contamination

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