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10 Language-to-English Dictionarieskorrupt
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kɔˈʁʊpt
"Das System war von Grund auf korrupt."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Guilty of dishonest practices, such as bribery, especially in a position of trust.
"The investigation revealed a network of corrupt officials taking bribes."
- 1
To cause to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain.
"Absolute power can easily corrupt those who wield it."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'corruptus', the past participle of 'corrumpere', meaning 'to break up, destroy, or bribe' (from 'com-' meaning 'together' + 'rumpere' meaning 'to break'). It entered Middle English in the 14th century via Old French, initially retaining physical senses of decay before expanding into moral and political domains.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Corrupt" is said worldwide
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corrompu
Transliteration: ko.ʁɔ̃.py
"Ce politicien a été reconnu coupable d'actes corrompus."
korrupt
Transliteration: kɔˈʁʊpt
"Das System war von Grund auf korrupt."
corrotto
Transliteration: korˈrɔt.to
"Il giudice è stato accusato di essere corrotto."
corrupto
Transliteration: koˈrupto
"El gobierno implementó leyes para combatir a los funcionarios corruptos."
corrupto
Transliteration: koˈhup.tu
"A polícia prendeu o político corrupto."
भ्रष्ट
Transliteration: bhrasht
"भ्रष्ट अधिकारियों को कड़ी सजा मिलनी चाहिए।"
腐败
Transliteration: fǔbài
"政府正在严厉打击腐败行为。"
부패한
Transliteration: bupaehan
"부패한 관료들이 법의 심판을 받았다."
腐敗した
Transliteration: fuhai shita
"腐敗した政治家が告発された。"
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