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corrupt

1 of 2adjective
/kəˈrʌpt/
Forms:more corrupt,most corrupt
1

using one's power or authority to do illegal things for personal gain or financial benefit

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  • The corrupt politician embezzled public funds for personal gain.
  • The corrupt banker manipulated financial markets for his own profit, causing widespread economic harm.
  • The corrupt mayor awarded government contracts to friends and family members without fair competition.
  • The corrupt CEO manipulated financial statements to deceive investors and inflate company profits.
  • The corrupt police officers extorted money from citizens by threatening false charges.
Synonyms:
viciousblacknefariousvillainousdarkevilcorruptedviledepravedputridmalevolentwickedimmoralbeastlysinfulmalicioussinisterdiabolical
Antonyms:
incorrupt
2

engaging in immoral, evasive, or unethical behavior

  • He took a corrupt route to achieve his goals.
  • Her corrupt behavior alienated colleagues.
  • The lawyer's corrupt tactics were exposed in court.
  • Corrupt dealings often go unnoticed in large corporations.
  • The journalist reported on corrupt business practices.
Synonyms:
crooked
Antonyms:
straight
3

having errors, alterations, or distortions

  • The file was corrupt and could not be opened.
  • Corrupt text obscured the original meaning.
  • The archive contained several corrupt records.
  • The image appeared corrupt due to transmission errors.
  • Data can become corrupt if storage fails.
Synonyms:
corrupted
4

affected by rot, decay, or decomposition

  • The fruit was corrupt and inedible.
  • Corrupt wood threatened the structural integrity of the house.
  • They disposed of corrupt meat from the refrigerator.
  • Corrupt vegetables emitted a foul smell.
  • The corpse was badly corrupt after days in the heat.
Synonyms:
tainted