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tainting

Произношение: [ˈteɪn.tɪŋ]

Слово

Контекст: «contamination»

(verb) to make something dirty or to spoil something. It’s like when you accidentally drop food on a clean surface and it gets all messy.

Пример

The spilled juice was tainting the beautiful white tablecloth.

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The soup was perfect and wasn't tainted at all.

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Did the rain taint the clean water in the pool?

Контекст: «reputation»

(verb) to damage someone’s good name or how people see them. It’s like when a rumor spreads and makes someone look bad.

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Doing good deeds is important for tainting your image positively.

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The scandal didn't taint her reputation; everyone still respects her.

Пример

How can one mistake taint a person's reputation?

Контекст: «flaw»

(noun) a mark or a flaw that makes something less perfect. It can be a little spot or something that doesn't look right.

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There was a small tainting on the vase, but it was still beautiful.

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The painting had no tainting and was flawless.

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Can you see any tainting on the artwork?

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