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