228 Synonyms for Taint: tarnish, smear

taint (228 synonym found)

Taint has 228 synonyms. The top synonyms for taint are tarnish, smear, smirch, infect, slur, abuse, smudge, poison and 220 more. Another word for taint is tarnish. Browse the full list below.

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cryptogenic infection

subclinical infection

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What is a synonym for taint?

A common synonym for taint is tarnish. Other synonyms include smear, smirch, infect, slur.

How many synonyms does taint have?

Taint has 228 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does taint mean?

(n): a thrust with a lance, which fails of its intended effect; an injury done to a lance in an encounter, without its being broken; also, a breaking of a lance in an encounter in a dishonorable or un

Definition of taint:

(n) : a thrust with a lance, which fails of its intended effect; an injury done to a lance in an encounter, without its being broken; also, a breaking of a lance in an encounter in a dishonorable or unscientific manner

(v) : to contaminate or corrupt (something) with an external agent, either physically or morally; to spoil (food) by contamination

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