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 (v. i.) To thrust ineffectually with a lance.

Lern More About Taint

Attaint :: Attaint (v.) A stain or taint; disgrace. See Taint.
Attaint :: Attaint (v. t.) To affect or infect, as with physical or mental disease or with moral contagion; to taint or corrupt..
Hesitate :: Hesitate (v. i.) To stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination; as, he hesitated whether to accept the offer or not; men often hesitate in forming a judgment..
Spot :: Spot (v. t.) To stain; to blemish; to taint; to disgrace; to tarnish, as reputation; to asperse..
Ambiguity :: Ambiguity (n.) The quality or state of being ambiguous; doubtfulness or uncertainty, particularly as to the signification of language, arising from its admitting of more than one meaning; an equivocal word or expression..
Precarious :: Precarious (a.) Held by a doubtful tenure; depending on unknown causes or events; exposed to constant risk; not to be depended on for certainty or stability; uncertain; as, a precarious state of health; precarious fortunes..
Envenom :: Envenom (v. t.) To taint or impregnate with bitterness, malice, or hatred; to imbue as with venom; to imbitter..
Assecuration :: Assecuration (n.) Assurance; certainty.
Attainted :: Attainted (imp. & p. p.) of Attain.
Uncertainty :: Uncertainty (n.) That which is uncertain; something unknown.
Tainted :: Tainted (imp. & p. p.) of Tain.
Taint :: Taint (v. t.) To injure, as a lance, without breaking it; also, to break, as a lance, but usually in an unknightly or unscientific manner..
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..
Demonstrator :: Demonstrator (n.) One who demonstrates; one who proves anything with certainty, or establishes it by indubitable evidence..
Taint :: Taint (n.) A thrust with a lance, which fails of its intended effect..
Incertitude :: Incertitude (n.) Uncertainty; doubtfulness; doubt.
Stain :: Stain (n.) Taint of guilt; tarnish; disgrace; reproach.
Doubt :: Doubt (v. i.) To waver in opinion or judgment; to be in uncertainty as to belief respecting anything; to hesitate in belief; to be undecided as to the truth of the negative or the affirmative proposition; to b e undetermined.
Quandary :: Quandary (v. t.) To bring into a state of uncertainty, perplexity, or difficulty..
Insecurity :: Insecurity (n.) The state of feeling insecure; uncertainty; want of confidence.
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us