ATTAINT
(verb, noun, adj.)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Attaint.
Attaint - as a verb
Bring shame or dishonor upon
Example: "He dishonored his family by committing a serious crime"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disgrace12dishonor12dishonour13shame10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Condemn by attainder
Example: "The man was attainted"
Attaint - as a noun
A blow or strike, especially in jousting.
A wound on the leg of a horse caused by a blow
The giving of a false verdict by a jury; the conviction of such a jury, and the reversal of the verdict
Attaint - as an adjective
Convicted, attainted.
Attainted; corrupted.
Example Sentences
"After the break-in, the attaint of fear hung in the air."
"The attaint of corruption tainted the politician's reputation."
"He carried the attaint of failure throughout his career."
"The criminal's attaint was evident from his criminal record."
"The attaint of disappointment was visible on her face."
Word Game Points
Is ATTAINT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, attaint is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ATTAINT has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is ATTAINT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, attaint is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordATTAINT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is ATTAINT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, attaint is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordATTAINT has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
