befoul vs attaint
attaint vs befoulbefoul and attaint both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| befoul | No | No | Yes | No |
| attaint | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
attaint is a hypernym of
befoul; that is, attaint is a
word with a broader meaning than befoul:
- befoul: spot, stain, or pollute
- attaint: bring shame or dishonor upon
| befoul (verb) | attaint (verb) |
|---|---|
| spot, stain, or pollute | condemn by attainder |
| bring shame or dishonor upon |
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