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Meaning of the word corrupt in English

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corrupt

US /kəˈrʌpt/
UK /kəˈrʌpt/
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Adjective

1.

having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain

Example:
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The politician was accused of being corrupt.
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A corrupt system allows for widespread bribery.
Synonym:
dishonestunscrupulousunprincipledimmoralvenal
2.

decayed or rotten

Example:
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The old wood was corrupt and crumbling.
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The meat was corrupt and smelled terrible.
Synonym:
rottendecayedputridspoiledtainted

Verb

1.

cause or allow to become morally depraved

Example:
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Power can corrupt even the best of intentions.
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His bad influence began to corrupt the younger students.
Synonym:
depravedebasepervertdemoralizedegrade
2.

alter (information or data) fraudulently or erroneously

Example:
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A virus can corrupt your computer files.
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The data was corrupted during transmission.
Synonym:
damagespoilfalsifydistorttamper with
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