CORRUPT
/kəˈɹʌpt/ ► audio Scrabble 11 Words With Friends 14
Definition
- adjective lacking in integrity.
- adjective not straight.
— synonyms: crooked
- adjective containing errors or alterations.
— synonyms: corrupted
- adjective touched by rot or decay.
— synonyms: tainted
- verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality.
— synonyms: pervert, subvert, demoralize, demoralise, debauch, debase, profane, vitiate
- verb make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence.
— synonyms: bribe, buy, grease_one's_palms
- verb place under suspicion or cast doubt upon.
— synonyms: defile, sully, taint, cloud
- verb alter from the original.
— synonyms: spoil
Examples
- “to corrupt a book”
- “The government here is corrupt, so we'll emigrate to escape them.”
- “It turned out that the program was corrupt - that's why it wouldn't open.”
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