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TAINTING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Tainting.

Tainting - as a noun

The state of being contaminated

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contamination
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
impurenessimpurity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Tainting - as a verb

Place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

Example: "Sully someone's reputation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cloudcorruptdefilesully

Contaminate with a disease or microorganism

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
infect
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contaminatefoulpollute
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The tainting of the water supply caused a public health crisis."
"There was clear evidence of tainting in the test samples."
"The tainting of their reputation led to a decline in sales."
"Detecting the source of the tainting was a challenging task for investigators."
"The company faced legal consequences for the tainting of their products."
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Word Game Points

Is TAINTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tainting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TAINTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is TAINTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tainting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TAINTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is TAINTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tainting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TAINTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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