Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
corrupt
verb and adjective
/kəˈrʌpt/
Definition
To act dishonestly in order to gain something of value.
Examples
- The politician was accused of trying to corrupt the election process.
- He found it difficult to work in a corrupt system.
- Some employees may corrupt company data for personal gain.
Meaning
Corrupt means to make someone or something morally depraved or to erode integrity, often associated with dishonest actions or practices.
Synonyms
- dishonest
- depraved
- immoral
- bribable
- crooked
