tainting
intermediateB2/ˈteɪntɪŋ/ · tain-ting
To make or become contaminated or less pure.
Meanings
To make or become contaminated or less pure.
آلودہ یا کم خالص بنانا یا ہونا۔
دھندلاہٹ
dhundlahaT
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- tainting of evidence
- tainting the reputation
- tainting one's character
Example Sentences
The scandal was tainting his reputation unfairly.
یہ اسکینڈل اس کی شہرت کو غیر منصفانہ طور پر دھندلا رہا تھا۔
Yeh scandal is ki shohrat ko gher munsifana tor par dhundla raha tha.
Tainting the evidence can affect the outcome of the trial.
ثبوت کی دھندلاہٹ مقدمے کے نتیجے پر اثر انداز ہو سکتی ہے۔
Saboot ki dhundlahaT muqadma ke natijay par asar andaaz ho sakti hai.
His misdeeds were tainting the family's good name.
اس کے غلط اعمال خاندان کے اچھے نام کو دھندلا رہے تھے۔
Us ke ghalat aamal khandan ke achay naam ko dhundla rahe the.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a tainted glass of water that is not pure.
Imagine a glass of clear water turning cloudy.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
رنگِ آہنگ سے کھلا ہے حال دل کا، دھندلا ہے آنکھوں کا خواب بھی اب!
Rang-e-ahang se khula hai haal dil ka, dhundla hai aankhon ka khwab bhi ab!
The state of my heart is revealed by the colors of the melody, The dream in my eyes has now turned hazy!
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دھندلے پانی میں مچھلی پکڑنا مشکل ہے۔
Dhundlay paani mein machhli pakarna mushkil hai.
It is difficult to catch fish in murky water.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "teindre" — to dye, to stain
First known use: 14th century
The word 'tainting' evolved from the Old French word 'teindre' which means to dye or to stain. Its usage has changed over time to include the notion of contamination or corruption.