attaint

(noun, adjective, verb)

adjective

1. (obsolete) Convicted, attainted.

2. (obsolete) Attainted; corrupted.

noun

1. (archaic) A blow or strike, especially in jousting.

2. A wound on the leg of a horse caused by a blow

3. (obsolete, law) The giving of a false verdict by a jury; the conviction of such a jury, and the reversal of the verdict

verb

1. bring shame or dishonor upon

Similar word(s): disgrace, dishonor, dishonour, shame

Definition categories: social

2. condemn by attainder

- the man was attainted

Definition categories: perception, condemn