become tainted

Most trapping is done, however, in cool weather, but occasionally there may come a warm spell when skins become tainted.

When these feelings become tainted with selfishness, low motives, etc., the shade grows darker and duller.

There is much talk to-day of “the simple life,” and the phrase has become tainted with affectation.

And why should the whole human race become tainted by the offence of those who had no moral sense?

He has been very anxious lest Brosy—our only child, dear Frau X., so you may imagine how precious—should become tainted by it.'