to untaint
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7.6
- 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
73
4.8
Make a person or place free from unwanted feelings such as guilt
41
3.9
Remove unwanted parts from a material to make it pure
28
5.1
To make someone feel morally clean and free from guilt
9
2.0
Clean something using water to remove dirt or stains
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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
29
4.1
30
4.6
1
7.6
∞
1.0
89
1.0
8
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.