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Added 9 October 2026

attaint

/əˈteɪnt/ verb

verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about attaint at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Bring shame or dishonor upon.
he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime
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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