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Definition
to spoil something so it is not desirable — as when bacteria contaminates a food; or as when a rumor makes people distrust a person
- Don't you think that maybe God will understand that she wanted to help and won't care if it is tainted?2.13 (94% in)
- I've sent money to Mother, but Father has sent it back— tainted money, you see!4.43 (34% in)
- You mean—goodness, Ashley, you didn't swallow all the Reverend Wallace's bellowings about tainted money?5.57 (89% in)
- "Then, you must think all my money is tainted," cried Scarlett beginning to be angry.5.57 (89% in)
There are no more uses of "taint" in Gone with the Wind.
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