to untaint
- verb
- /ʌnˈteɪnt/
- When the environmental problems of the urban core proved too much to bear, white Atlantans fled to suburban oases where they could enjoy fresh water, untainted by urban filth.
Examples
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There are some genuine dissidents in Cuba untainted by either government and not weakened by infighting.
Academic text (2007) -
It should therefore be pristine, untainted by subjective speculation.
Academic text (1991) -
The assumption is that the criterion of dissimilarity will render an objective picture of Jesus untainted by the faith claims of the Church.
Academic text (2000) -
Clouet's style, like that of the Cubists, was deemed "natural," a reflection of Celtic "origins" untainted by foreign elements.
Academic text (1992) -
You've created a powerful legacy of works, untainted by mediocrity, which will continue to inspire and move our hearts and minds for many years to come.
Blog text (8) -
The scientist worked tirelessly to untaint the water supply, ensuring that it was safe for the community.
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Efforts to untaint the reputation of the organization were successful after they addressed the allegations directly.
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The artist wanted to untaint her work from the influence of others, striving for originality in every piece.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
To remove dirt and stains
135
4.8
Make a person or place free from unwanted feelings such as guilt
41
2.0
Clean something using water to remove dirt or stains
33
5.1
To make someone feel morally clean and free from guilt
14
3.9
Remove unwanted parts from a material to make it pure
2
2.9
Get rid of a mark on clothes or other things by cleaning
To remove a stain or blame from someone's name
To remove dye from a laboratory sample to make details visible under a microscope
How Clean
- Specialized
32
4.1
28
4.6
∞
1.0
98
1.0
13
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Untaint comes from un- 'not' and taint 'stain' or 'make dirty', like washing a cloth to remove a mark. So to untaint something is to take away a stain or impurity.