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attaint

/əˈteɪnt/
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Other forms: attainted; attainting; attaints

Definitions of attaint
  1. verb
    bring shame or dishonor upon
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    types:
    befoul, defile, foul, maculate
    spot, stain, or pollute
  2. verb
    condemn by attainder
    “the man was attainted
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    type of:
    condemn
    demonstrate the guilt of (someone)
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