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taint vs impair

impair vs taint

taint is a noun but impair is not a noun.

taint and impair both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
taint Yes No Yes No
impair No No Yes No
As verbs, impair is a hypernym of taint; that is, impair is a word with a broader meaning than taint:
  • taint: place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
  • impair: make imperfect
Other hypernyms of taint include deflower, mar, spoil, vitiate.
taint (noun) impair (noun)
the state of being contaminated
taint (verb) impair (verb)
contaminate with a disease or microorganism make worse or less effective
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon make imperfect
Difference between taint and impair

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