Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
corruptive
adjective
/kəˈrʌptɪv/
Definition
having the ability to make someone or something morally unsound or dishonest.
Examples
- The corruptive influence of power can lead to moral decay.
- Many believed that the corruptive practices in the organization were detrimental to its reputation.
- She warned against the corruptive effects of greed on society.
Meaning
Corruptive refers to the tendency to corrupt, leading to unethical behavior or deterioration of values.
Synonyms
- depraving
- dishonest
- immoral
- perverting
- subversive
