taint vs corrupt

taint is a noun but corrupt is not a noun.

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

As verbs, taint and corrupt are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of taint include cloud, defile, sully.

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

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

taint (verb)	corrupt (verb)
contaminate with a disease or microorganism	alter from the original
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