corrupt

/kɚˈʌpt/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. lacking in integrity
   “humanity they knew to be corrupt...from the day of Adam's creation”
2. not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive
3. containing errors or alterations
   “a corrupt text”
4. touched by rot or decay
   “tainted bacon”

verb

1. corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
   “debauch the young people with wine and women”
2. make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
   “This judge can be bought”
3. place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
   “sully someone's reputation”
4. alter from the original

Synonyms for corrupt

• corrupted
• corruptible
• depraved
• dirty
• Praetorian
• putrid
• sold-out
• crooked
• sneaky
• imperfect
• tainted
• stale
• pervert
• subvert
• demoralize
• demoralise
• debauch
• debase
• profane
• vitiate
• deprave
• misdirect
• bribe
• buy
• grease one's palms
• defile
• sully
• taint
• cloud
• spoil

Antonyms of corrupt

• incorrupt

Words that rhyme with corrupt

• erupt
• interrupt
• abrupt
• disrupt
• upped