Tainting: meaning, definitions and examples
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tainting
[ ˈteɪntɪŋ ]
art
The act of applying a slight color to a surface, making it slightly tinted or colored.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The artist used tainting to give the painting a soft pink hue.
- Tainting is a common technique in watercolor art.
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.
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.
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