corrupt (B1)
verb, adjective
Pronunciation: /kəˈrʌpt/
Definition
To cause someone or something to become dishonest or immoral, or to be dishonest or immoral.
Examples
The dictator tried to corrupt the judge by offering him a large sum of money.
Years of unchecked power had corrupted the once-noble leader.
His integrity was not corrupted by the temptation of wealth.
How to Use corrupt
- corrupt someone into doing something (prepositional phrase)
- To persuade someone to act dishonestly or illegally. — "They tried to corrupt him into revealing the company's secrets."
- corrupt something (verb)
- To damage a file or data. — "A virus can corrupt your entire system if you're not careful."
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