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CORRUPTS

(adj., adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Corrupts.

Corrupts - 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

Corrupts - 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

Corrupts - 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

"Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely."
"Money often corrupts people."
"Greed corrupts the mind."
"Corruption corrupts the political system."
"Peer pressure corrupts young minds."
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Word Game Points

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

CORRUPTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is CORRUPTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, corrupts is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CORRUPTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is CORRUPTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, corrupts is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CORRUPTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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