Meaning of the word corrupted in English
What does corrupted mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
corrupted
US /kəˈrʌptɪd/
UK /kəˈrʌptɪd/
Adjective
1.
having acted dishonestly in return for money or personal gain
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The politician was found to be corrupted by bribes.
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A corrupted official can undermine public trust.
2.
changed from good to bad in morals, manners, or actions
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His mind was corrupted by evil influences.
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The once pure society became corrupted over time.
3.
(of data or a computer file) altered from its original state, typically as a result of an error or virus
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The file became corrupted and could not be opened.
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A virus caused the data to become corrupted.
Past Participle
past participle of corrupt
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The system was corrupted by years of neglect.
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His reputation was corrupted by false accusations.