TAINT
Scrabble letter values: T1A1I1N1T1 = 5
Definition
- noun the state of being contaminated. — synonyms: contamination
- verb place under suspicion or cast doubt upon. — synonyms: defile, sully, corrupt, cloud
- verb contaminate with a disease or microorganism. — synonyms: infect
Examples
- “sully someone's reputation”
- “Meat soon taints in warm weather.”