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impureness vs taint

taint vs impureness

impureness and taint both are nouns.

impureness is not a verb while taint is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
impureness Yes No No No
taint Yes No Yes No
As nouns, taint is a hyponym of impureness; that is, taint is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than impureness:
  • impureness: the condition of being impure
  • taint: the state of being contaminated
Other hyponyms of impureness include adulteration, debasement, admixture, alloy, contamination, dirtiness, putridity, pollution.
impureness (noun) taint (noun)
the condition of being impure the state of being contaminated
impureness (verb) taint (verb)
contaminate with a disease or microorganism
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
Difference between impureness and taint

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