Corrupt ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Corrupt ( adjective )

1. Having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain.
2. Having or showing a tendency to undermine moral principles or values.
3. Having been spoilt or made impure; contaminated or degraded.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin corruptus, past participle of corrumpere "spoil, destroy, bribe", from com- "together" + rumpere "to break".

Examples:

1. The corrupt politician was caught accepting bribes.
2. The corrupt judge was removed from the bench for unethical behavior.
3. The corrupt file could not be opened because it was damaged.
4. The corrupt data had to be discarded and re-entered.
5. The corrupt regime was overthrown in a popular uprising.

(As a verb)

Corrupt ( verb )

1. Having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain.
2. Having or showing a tendency to undermine moral principles or values.
3. Having been spoilt or made impure; contaminated or degraded.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin corruptus, past participle of corrumpere "spoil, destroy, bribe", from com- "together" + rumpere "to break".

Examples:

1. The corrupt politician was caught accepting bribes.
2. The corrupt judge was removed from the bench for unethical behavior.
3. The corrupt file could not be opened because it was damaged.
4. The corrupt data had to be discarded and re-entered.
5. The corrupt regime was overthrown in a popular uprising.