taint
noun
a trace of something bad, offensive, or harmful.
will taint
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future tenseof taint.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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“I am sure your family and business partners will learn about you and your misdeeds from these interviews and will provide exposure that will taint your record forever,” she wrote.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026
I’m afraid this position will taint my prospects of getting a role for which I’m qualified as well as for a salary commensurate with my experience.
From New York Times ● Mar. 18, 2023
Plaintiff’s attorneys were furious about Jones mentioning he is bankrupt, which they worry will taint a jury decision about damages.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 3, 2022
It will taint the overall message in the eyes of our leaders.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2020
Ventilation must also be supplied; otherwise, odors will be retained that will taint the food kept in the cellar.
From Woman's Institute Library of Cookery Volume 1: Essentials of Cookery; Cereals; Bread; Hot Breads by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
