Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
corromper
verb
/koˈɾompeɾ/
Definition
To corrupt or to spoil something, often involving moral or ethical degradation.
Examples
- The scandal was enough to corromper the reputation of the politician.
- It is easy to corromper young minds if they are not guided properly.
- Power can corromper even the most principled individuals.
Meaning
The act of causing a deterioration of moral integrity or virtue in someone or something.
Synonyms
- deprave
- taint
- spoil
- pervert
- bribe