1taint 
/ˈteɪnt/ verb
taints; taint·ed; taint·ing /ˈteɪnt/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to hurt or damage the good condition of (something) — often used as (be) tainted ▪ The reputation of the university has been tainted [=blemished, marred] by athletic scandals. ▪ Their relationship was tainted with/by suspicion. 2 : to make (something) dangerous or dirty especially by adding something harmful or undesirable to it
▪ Bacteria had tainted [=contaminated, spoiled] the meat. — often used as (be) tainted ▪ The water had been tainted by pesticides.
▪ Bacteria had tainted [=contaminated, spoiled] the meat. — often used as (be) tainted ▪ The water had been tainted by pesticides.
— tainted adjective
▪ tainted food
▪ tainted food
