Definition of taint

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Taint (v. t.) To hit or touch lightly, in tilting..

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Doubt :: Doubt (v. i.) A fluctuation of mind arising from defect of knowledge or evidence; uncertainty of judgment or mind; unsettled state of opinion concerning the reality of an event, or the truth of an assertion, etc.; hesitation..
Corrupter :: Corrupter (n.) One who corrupts; one who vitiates or taints; as, a corrupter of morals..
Flyblown :: Flyblown (a.) Tainted or contaminated with flyblows; damaged; foul.
Hesitate :: Hesitate (v. i.) To stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination; as, he hesitated whether to accept the offer or not; men often hesitate in forming a judgment..
Assecuration :: Assecuration (n.) Assurance; certainty.
Security :: Security (n.) Freedom from apprehension, anxiety, or care; confidence of power of safety; hence, assurance; certainty..
Smut :: Smut (v. t.) To taint with mildew, as grain..
Defile :: Defile (v. t.) To soil or sully; to tarnish, as reputation; to taint..
Infection :: Infection (n.) That which taints or corrupts morally; as, the infection of vicious principles..
Dubiety :: Dubiety (n.) Doubtfulness; uncertainty; doubt.
Festivity :: Festivity (n.) The condition of being festive; social joy or exhilaration of spirits at an entertaintment; joyfulness; gayety.
Attaint :: Attaint (v. t.) To find guilty; to convict; -- said esp. of a jury on trial for giving a false verdict.
Attaint :: Attaint (v.) A writ which lies after judgment, to inquire whether a jury has given a false verdict in any court of record; also, the convicting of the jury so tried..
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