corrupt

adjective
[L335662]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • positive : corrupt

Senses

  • to contaminate, deteriorate from normal standard, turning bad

corrupt

verb
[L331264]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : corrupt
  • simple present, singular, third person : corrupts
  • simple past : corrupted
  • present participle : corrupting
  • past participle : corrupted

Senses

  • commit dishonesty or criminal offense undertaken by a person or organization entrusted with a position of authority, to acquire illicit benefit or abuse power for one's private gain public corruption
  • to contaminate, deteriorate from normal standard, turning bad