attaint Meaning & Definition
What Does Attaint Mean?
Attaint is an adjective that means Convicted, attainted. It is also used to mean Attainted; corrupted. As a verb, it means To subject to attainder; to condemn (someone) to death and extinction of all civil rights. As a noun, it means A blow or strike, especially in jousting.
Attaint at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //əˈteɪnt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | disgrace, shame and dishonor |
| Antonyms | reward, honor and honour |
| Plural | attaints |
| Comparative / superlative | more attaint, most attaint |
| Verb forms | attaints, attainting, attainted |
Attaint Definition (Adjective)
- Convicted, attainted.
- Attainted; corrupted.
Attaint as a Verb
- To subject to attainder; to condemn (someone) to death and extinction of all civil rights.
- To subject to calumny; to accuse of a crime or dishonour.
- To taint; to corrupt, sully.
Attaint as a Noun
- A blow or strike, especially in jousting.
- A wound on the leg of a horse caused by a blow.
- The giving of a false verdict by a jury; the conviction of such a jury, and the reversal of the verdict.
Synonyms of Attaint
Attaint synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Attaint
Attaint in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
attaint (comparative more attaint, superlative most attaint)
attaint (third-person singular simple present attaints, present participle attainting, simple past and past participle attainted)
attaint (plural attaints)
Origin of Attaint
From Middle English atteinte, from Old French ateint, past participle of ateindre; in some senses influenced by taint.
Pronouncing Attaint
The standard pronunciation of attaint is //əˈteɪnt//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Attaint
Is attaint an adjective or a verb?
Attaint is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb and a noun.
What is another word for attaint?
You can replace attaint with words such as disgrace, shame and dishonor. See the full list of attaint synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of attaint?
The opposite of attaint can be expressed with words like reward, honor and honour.
What is the plural of attaint?
The plural of attaint is attaints.
What is the past tense of attaint?
The past tense of attaint is attainted. The present participle is attainting.