I . v. a.
1.
Imbue, impregnate.
2.
Corrupt, infect, contaminate, defile, poison, make noxious, make putrid, pollute, disease, vitiate.
3.
Tarnish, stain, sully, blot.
II . n.
1.
Tincture, tinge, stain.
2.
Infection, corruption, depravation, contamination, defilement.
3.
Fault, blemish, defect, flaw, spot, stain.