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tainting

Pronunciation: [ˈteɪn.tɪŋ]

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Learn how to use tainting in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

The spilled juice was tainting the beautiful white tablecloth.

Example

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

Example

Did the rain taint the clean water in the pool?

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

How can one mistake taint a person's reputation?

Context: “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.

Example

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

Example

The painting had no tainting and was flawless.

Example

Can you see any tainting on the artwork?

How to pronounce tainting

Pronunciation: [ˈteɪn.tɪŋ]

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