CEFR C2

attaintment

noun

Meaning

The state of being tainted or corrupted, often in a moral or legal sense. This can refer to the loss of reputation, the influence of corrupt practices, or the degradation of something due to external factors.

Examples

The politician's attaintment by scandal led to her resignation.
The company's attaintment by corruption resulted in severe financial penalties.

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attaintment (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈteɪntmənt/

Definition

Examples

The politician's attaintment by scandal led to her resignation.
The company's attaintment by corruption resulted in severe financial penalties.

How to Use attaintment

attaintment by (prepositional phrase): corrupted or tainted by something — "The company's attaintment by corruption led to its downfall."
attaintment of (prepositional phrase): the corruption or tainting of something — "The attaintment of the environment by pollution is a major concern."

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