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CORRUPT

(adj., adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Corrupt.

How to pronounce corrupt:

US

Corrupt - as an adjective

Lacking in integrity

Example: "Humanity they knew to be corrupt...from the day of adam's creation"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
incorrupt13

Not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crooked14

Corrupt - as an adjective satellite

Containing errors or alterations

Example: "A corrupt text"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corrupted14

Touched by rot or decay

Example: "Tainted bacon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tainted8

Corrupt - as a verb

Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

Example: "Debauch the young people with wine and women"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
debase9debauch15demoralise13demoralize22deprave13misdirect14pervert12profane12subvert12vitiate10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence

Example: "This judge can be bought"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bribe9buy8grease one's palms
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pay8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

Example: "Sully someone's reputation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cloud8defile10sully8taint5

Alter from the original

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spoil7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The corrupt politician was caught taking bribes."
"The corrupt businessman manipulated the stock market for personal gain."
"The corrupt judge accepted money in exchange for a lenient sentence."
"The corrupt police officer was involved in drug trafficking."
"The corrupt organization engaged in money laundering."
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Word Game Points

Is CORRUPT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, corrupt is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CORRUPT has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is CORRUPT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, corrupt is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CORRUPT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is CORRUPT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, corrupt is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CORRUPT has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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