Definition of taint

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of taint is as below...

Taint (n.) A thrust with a lance, which fails of its intended effect..

Lern More About Taint

Inexactitude :: Inexactitude (n.) Inexactness; uncertainty; as, geographical inexactitude..
Pathognomonic :: Pathognomonic (a.) Specially or decisively characteristic of a disease; indicating with certainty a disease; as, a pathognomonic symptom..
Assurance :: Assurance (n.) The state of being assured; firm persuasion; full confidence or trust; freedom from doubt; certainty.
Certitude :: Certitude (n.) Freedom from doubt; assurance; certainty.
Smut :: Smut (v. t.) To taint with mildew, as grain..
Taint :: Taint (v. i.) To be affected with incipient putrefaction; as, meat soon taints in warm weather..
Infect :: Infect (v. t.) To communicate to or affect with, as qualities or emotions, esp. bad qualities; to corrupt; to contaminate; to taint by the communication of anything noxious or pernicious..
Tack :: Tack (n.) A peculiar flavor or taint; as, a musty tack..
Will :: Will (adv.) As an auxiliary, will is used to denote futurity dependent on the verb. Thus, in first person, I will denotes willingness, consent, promise; and when will is emphasized, it denotes determination or fixed purpose; as, I will go if you wish; I will go at all hazards. In the second and third persons, the idea of distinct volition, wish, or purpose is evanescent, and simple certainty is appropriately expressed; as, You will go, or He will go, describes a future event as a fact only. To e
Definiteness :: Definiteness (n.) The state of being definite; determinateness; precision; certainty.
Mildew :: Mildew (v. t.) To taint with mildew.
Rely :: Rely (v. i.) To rest with confidence, as when fully satisfied of the veracity, integrity, or ability of persons, or of the certainty of facts or of evidence; to have confidence; to trust; to depend; -- with on, formerly also with in..
Taint :: Taint (n.) Infection; corruption; deprivation.
Fresh :: Fresh (superl) Lately produced, gathered, or prepared for market; not stale; not dried or preserved; not wilted, faded, or tainted; in good condition; as, fresh vegetables, flowers, eggs, meat, fruit, etc.; recently made or obtained; occurring again; repeated; as, a fresh supply of goods; fresh tea, raisins, etc.; lately come or made public; as, fresh news; recently taken from a well or spring; as, fresh water..
Dubiety :: Dubiety (n.) Doubtfulness; uncertainty; doubt.
Contaminate :: Contaminate (a.) Contaminated; defiled; polluted; tainted.
Contamination :: Contamination (n.) The act or process of contaminating; pollution; defilement; taint; also, that which contaminates..
Attaint :: Attaint (v. t.) To accuse; to charge with a crime or a dishonorable act.
Poison :: Poison (n.) That which taints or destroys moral purity or health; as, the poison of evil example; the poison of sin..
Barratrous :: Barratrous (/) Tainter with, or constituting, barratry..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us