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to corrupt
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make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
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corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
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alter from the original
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place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
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to cause errors or damage to a digital file, program, or system, either intentionally or unintentionally, due to a malfunction or interference
corrupt
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using one's power or authority to do illegal things for personal gain or financial benefit
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not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive
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containing errors or alterations
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touched by rot or decay
Example
The athlete decided to distance himself from teammates who engaged in doping, recognizing that bad company corrupts good morals.
The corrupting influence of organized crime demoralizes individuals by normalizing unethical behavior.
The library quickly withdrew the controversial novel from circulation after parents complained that there is no thief like a bad book, capable of corrupting even the most innocent of minds.
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