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corrupt
verbgeneral usecommon/kuʁũˈpeɾ/cor·rom·per
Definitions
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To cause someone to act dishonestly or illegally in return for money or personal gain.
Usage examples
“They tried to corrupt the public official with a large sum.”
“An honest politician cannot be corrupted.”
Common combinations
corrupt an official
2
To cause to become morally depraved or to change for the worse; to debase.
Usage examples
“Time and moisture can corrupt documents.”
“That bad influence corrupted his values.”
Common combinations
corrupt datacorrupt morals