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attaint

at·taint

UK/əˈteɪnt/ uncommon archaic obsolete

verb

1.

bring shame or dishonor upon

  • “he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime”
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2.

condemn by attainder

  • “the man was attainted”

Origin

From Middle English atteinte, from Old French ateint, past participle of ateindre; in some senses influenced by taint.

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