Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-teynt]
- /əˈteɪnt/
- /ə.ˈteɪnt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-teynt]
- /əˈteɪnt/
Definitions of attaint word
- verb attaint to pass judgment of death or outlawry upon (a person); condemn by bill of attainder 3
- verb attaint to dishonour or disgrace 3
- verb attaint to accuse or prove to be guilty 3
- verb attaint (of sickness) to affect or strike (somebody) 3
- noun attaint a dishonour; taint 3
- verb transitive attaint to punish by attainder 3
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Origin of attaint
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English ataynte, derivative of ataynt convicted < Anglo-French, Old French, past participle of ataindre to convict, attain
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Parts of speech for Attaint
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
attaint popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
attaint usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for attaint
noun attaint
- blot — If something is a blot on a person's or thing's reputation, it spoils their reputation.
- disgrace — the loss of respect, honor, or esteem; ignominy; shame: the disgrace of criminals.
- tarnish — to dull the luster of (a metallic surface), especially by oxidation; discolor.
- spot — a rounded mark or stain made by foreign matter, as mud, blood, paint, ink, etc.; a blot or speck.
- dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
verb attaint
- convict — If someone is convicted of a crime, they are found guilty of that crime in a law court.
- disrespected — lack of respect; discourtesy; rudeness.
- send up — an entertaining or humorous burlesque or parody; takeoff: The best skit in the revue was a send-up of TV game shows.
- dishonour — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
Antonyms for attaint
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