Attaint Definition & Meaning
attaint
- verb
- bring shame or dishonor upon; "he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime"
- condemn by attainder; "the man was attainted"
"Attaint" in song lyrics
See how attaint is used in real songs:
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"'I will not poison thee with my attaint,"
William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece -
"The marrow-eating sickness, whose attaint"
William Shakespeare — Venus and Adonis
Words that rhyme with attaint
Usage tips for "attaint"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does attaint mean?
- bring shame or dishonor upon; "he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime" condemn by attainder; "the man was attainted"
- What part of speech is attaint?
- Attaint is a verb.
- How many definitions does attaint have?
- Attaint has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).