corrupt vs taint

corrupt is not a noun while taint is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
corrupt	No	Yes	Yes	No
taint	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, corrupt and taint are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of corrupt include cloud, defile, sully.

corrupt (noun)	taint (noun)
	the state of being contaminated

corrupt (adjective)	taint (adjective)
lacking in integrity
not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive
containing errors or alterations
touched by rot or decay

corrupt (verb)	taint (verb)
alter from the original	contaminate with a disease or microorganism
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon	place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality