- a trace of something bad, offensive, or harmful.
- a trace of infection, contamination, or the like.
- a trace of dishonor or discredit.
- color; tint.
- to modify by or as if by a trace of something offensive or deleterious.
- to infect, contaminate, corrupt, or spoil.
- to sully or tarnish (a person's name, reputation, etc.).
- to color or tint.
- to become tainted; spoil.
- the area between the testicles or vulva and the anus; the perineum.
- to affect or be affected by pollution or contamination
- to tarnish (someone's reputation, etc)
- a defect or flaw
- a trace of contamination or infection
