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Vocabulary Entry
tainted
|adjective • verb
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A
adjective
Having been made impure or contaminated.
Example Sentences
"The tainted water supply caused widespread illness."
"She was cautious about buying tainted products."
"The scientist warned about the tainted results of the experiment."
V
verb
To make or become contaminated, damaged, or spoiled.
Example Sentences
"The scandal tainted his reputation."
"The food was tainted by improper handling."
"Years of neglect had tainted the beauty of the garden."