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corrupt
01
using one's power or authority to do illegal things for personal gain or financial benefit
Examples
The corrupt politician embezzled public funds for personal gain.
The corrupt banker manipulated financial markets for his own profit, causing widespread economic harm.
02
engaging in immoral, evasive, or unethical behavior
Examples
He took a corrupt route to achieve his goals.
Her corrupt behavior alienated colleagues.
03
having errors, alterations, or distortions
Examples
The file was corrupt and could not be opened.
Corrupt text obscured the original meaning.
04
affected by rot, decay, or decomposition
Examples
The fruit was corrupt and inedible.
Corrupt wood threatened the structural integrity of the house.
to corrupt
01
to make someone act dishonestly or unethically, often in exchange for money or personal benefit
Transitive: to corrupt sb
Examples
The politician was corrupted by the offer of bribes.
The businessman tried to corrupt the officials to get his project approved.
02
to cause errors or damage to a digital file, program, or system, either intentionally or unintentionally, due to a malfunction or interference
Transitive: to corrupt a digital file
Examples
A virus can corrupt your computer files if you're not careful.
The sudden power outage corrupted the data on the hard drive.
03
to influence someone or something in a way that leads to a loss of moral integrity or ethical standards
Transitive: to corrupt a person or their character
Examples
The harsh environment began to corrupt his once noble character.
The constant exposure to greed and power slowly corrupted her.
04
to alter something in a negative way by introducing mistakes or changes
Transitive: to corrupt sth
Examples
The editor ’s mistakes began to corrupt the original text, making it difficult to understand.
A virus can corrupt your documents by altering them without your knowledge.
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