noun

a trace of a bad or undesirable substance or quality. "the lingering taint of creosote" синонимы: trace, touch, suggestion, hint, tinge, tincture, smear, stain, blot, blemish, slur, stigma, tarnish, scar, black mark, spot, imperfection, flaw, fault, defect, blot on one's escutcheon, discredit, dishonour, disgrace, shame

verb

contaminate or pollute (something). "the air was tainted by fumes from the cars" синонимы: contaminate, pollute, adulterate, infect, blight, befoul, spoil, soil, ruin, destroy