Taint (something) with (something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "taint (something) with (something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-10-24 10:10

Meaning of Taint (something) with (something)

Taint (something) with (something) bare infinitive

To contaminate something with toxic substances.

The police concluded a toy factory that tainted the water in the lake with untreated sewage.

After the nuclear disaster, water and air sources surrounding Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant were tainted with radioactive substances in 2011.

To spoil, damage, or degrade anything positive by the presence or introduction of something awful, sad, or terribly unpleasant.

Jane is tainting her career as a singer with her bad attitude.

He tainted his reputation with a scandal.

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To interfere somebosy's plan or bussiness

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To think that someone or something has the same bad qualities as another person or thing.

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Extremely angry

Grammar and Usage of Taint (something) with (something)

Verb Forms

  • to taint (something) with (something)
  • tainting (something) with (something)
  • tainted (something) with (something)
  • taints (something) with (something)

The verb "taint" should be conjugated according to its tense.

 

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