coinquinate

/kɔɪŋkwəˈneɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become tainted or corrupted, especially by small or hidden means

“The politician’s reputation was coinquinated by the media’s constant scrutiny.”

2. verb

to make or become spoiled or rotten, especially by small or hidden means

“The fruit was coinquinated by the nearby rotting garbage.”

Synonyms

  • corrupt
  • spoil
  • taint

Antonyms

  • cleanse
  • purify