Synonyms of tainted

Verb

1. defile, sully, corrupt, taint, cloud, mar, impair, spoil, deflower, vitiate

usage: place under suspicion or cast doubt upon; "sully someone's reputation"

2. infect, taint, pollute, foul, contaminate

usage: contaminate with a disease or microorganism

Adjective

1. corrupt, tainted, stale (vs. fresh)

usage: touched by rot or decay; "tainted bacon"; "`corrupt' is archaic"