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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

tainting

/tæɪntɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does tainting mean?

verb

To contaminate or corrupt something, especially by introducing false or misleading information. To give a false or misleading impression of something.

Example

"The scandal was tainting the company's reputation, and they were forced to issue a public apology."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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