Damage, as a reputation (5)
I believe the answer is:
taint
(Other definitions for taint that I've seen before include "Corrupt" , "Adulterate" , "Blemish" , "soil" , "Defile" .)
I believe the answer is:
taint
(Other definitions for taint that I've seen before include "Corrupt" , "Adulterate" , "Blemish" , "soil" , "Defile" .)