corrupt

/kəɹˈʌpt/

/kɝˈəpt/

[verb] [adjective]

to corrupt

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence

synonyms : bribe

buy

grease one's palms

corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

synonyms : debase

alter from the original

synonyms : spoil

place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

synonyms : cloud

defile

sully

taint

to cause errors or damage to a digital file, program, or system, either intentionally or unintentionally, due to a malfunction or interference

corrupt

[ADJECTIVE]

using one's power to do illegal things in order to get an advantage or receive money

antonyms : incorrupt

not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive

synonyms : crooked

antonyms : straight

containing errors or alterations

synonyms : corrupted

touched by rot or decay

synonyms : tainted

Examples

1. The corrupt politician was caught using his position to line his own pockets with bribes.

2. The corrupt politician was always looking over his shoulder, knowing that his misdeeds could be exposed at any moment.

3. When the journalist exposed the corrupt practices of the politician, he was sued for libel.

4. It was discovered that the corrupt official was in league with the criminal organization.

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