adj
Meaning 1
Convicted, attainted.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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Standard Lemma guide
attaint
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/əˈteɪnt/
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rhymes with -eɪnt
adj
Meaning 2
Attainted; corrupted.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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noun
Meaning 3
A blow or strike, especially in jousting.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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noun
Meaning 4
A wound on the leg of a horse caused by a blow.
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noun
Meaning 5
The giving of a false verdict by a jury; the conviction of such a jury, and the reversal of the verdict.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
Topics: law
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verb
Meaning 6
To subject to attainder; to condemn (someone) to death and extinction of all civil rights.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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verb
Meaning 7
To subject to calumny; to accuse of a crime or dishonour.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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verb
Meaning 8
To taint; to corrupt, sully.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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verb
Meaning 9
condemn by attainder
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- the man was attainted
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Broader terms: condemn
verb
Meaning 10
bring shame or dishonor upon
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: dishonor, disgrace, dishonour, shame
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Narrower terms: foul, befoul, defile, maculate
History
Etymology
From Middle English atteinte, from Old French ateint, past participle of ateindre; in some senses influenced by taint.