106 entries under taint topic. ×

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maculate(dirty, corrupt, foul, debase)
4
tar(verb, dull, cover, hurt, criticize)
4
tear down(verb, expression, ruin, oppose, dismiss)
3
roast(verb, attack, dismiss, push, slight)
3
scratch(noun, verb, spot, stain)
3
trace(noun, verb, line, spot, stain)
3
vitiate(verb, dull, hurt, dirty, corrupt)
3
vituperate(verb, attack, sound, abuse, criticize)
2
backbite(verb, sound, slight, criticize, shock)
2
dent(noun, verb, spot, stain, scratch)
2
harm(verb, dull, hurt, dirty, corrupt)
2
injure(dull, disparage, belittle, slander)
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nick(noun, verb, spot, stain, scratch)
2
scar(noun, verb, disregard, spot, shame)
2
spoil(verb, dull, hurt, ruin, dirty)
2
take a swipe at(expression, idiom, criticize, scorn, insult)
2
trash(verb, hurt, sound, criticize, dispute)
1
accuse(verb, attack, abuse, criticize, censure)
1
adulterate(hurt, dirty, corrupt, stain)
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bruise(noun, verb, spot, stain, color)
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