All attaint synonyms
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A a 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.
- taint — the area between the testicles or vulva and the anus; the perineum.
- shame — the painful feeling arising from the consciousness of something dishonorable, improper, ridiculous, etc., done by oneself or another: She was overcome with shame.
- blemish — A blemish is a small mark on something that spoils its appearance.
- black eye — If someone has a black eye, they have a dark-coloured bruise around their eye.
- black mark — A black mark against someone is something bad that they have done or a bad quality that they have which affects the way people think about them.
- humiliation — an act or instance of humiliating or being humiliated.
- ignominy — disgrace; dishonor; public contempt.
- stigma — a mark of disgrace or infamy; a stain or reproach, as on one's reputation.
- stain — a discoloration produced by foreign matter having penetrated into or chemically reacted with a material; a spot not easily removed.
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.
- throw the book at — a handwritten or printed work of fiction or nonfiction, usually on sheets of paper fastened or bound together within covers.
- disfavored — unfavorable regard; displeasure; disesteem; dislike: The prime minister incurred the king's disfavor.