deflower vs taint
taint vs deflowerdeflower is not a noun while taint is a noun.
deflower and taint both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| deflower | No | No | Yes | No |
| taint | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
taint is a hyponym of
deflower; that is, taint is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
deflower:
- deflower: make imperfect
- taint: place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
| deflower (noun) | taint (noun) |
|---|---|
| the state of being contaminated |
| deflower (verb) | taint (verb) |
|---|---|
| make imperfect | contaminate with a disease or microorganism |
| deprive of virginity | place under suspicion or cast doubt upon |
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