Definitions

1. verb

to free or cleanse from contamination or pollution

“The activists worked to untaint the polluted river and restore its natural ecosystem.”

2. verb

to free or make someone free from a feeling of guilt or shame

“The therapist helped the client untaint her feelings and work through the emotional trauma.”

3. verb

to free or make something free from a feeling of impurity or corruption

“The art historian worked to untaint the reputation of the artist who had been misunderstood for so long.”