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Tainting: meaning, definitions and examples

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tainting

 

[ ˈteɪntɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

art

The act of applying a slight color to a surface, making it slightly tinted or colored.

Synonyms

coloring, staining, tingeing

Examples of usage

  • The artist used tainting to give the painting a soft pink hue.
  • Tainting is a common technique in watercolor art.
Context #2 | Verb

negative

To spoil or contaminate something, especially in a subtle or gradual way.

Synonyms

contaminate, corrupt, pollute

Examples of usage

  • The scandal was tainting his reputation.
  • The false accusations tainting the credibility of the investigation.

Translations

Translations of the word "tainting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 contaminação

🇮🇳 दूषण

🇩🇪 Verunreinigung

🇮🇩 pencemaran

🇺🇦 забруднення

🇵🇱 zanieczyszczenie

🇯🇵 汚染

🇫🇷 contamination

🇪🇸 contaminación

🇹🇷 kirletme

🇰🇷 오염

🇸🇦 تلوث

🇨🇿 znečištění

🇸🇰 znečistenie

🇨🇳 污染 (wūrǎn)

🇸🇮 onesnaženje

🇮🇸 mengun

🇰🇿 ластау

🇬🇪 დაბინძურება

🇦🇿 çirklənmə

🇲🇽 contaminación

Etymology

The word 'tainting' originated from the Middle English word 'taynten' which means 'to color or dye'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the idea of spoiling or contaminating. The word has been used in various contexts, from art to negative connotations, reflecting its dual nature.

See also: taint, tainted, untainted.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,455 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.