1. dishonest and willing to use power for personal gain
2. morally bad or evil
3. containing errors or altered from the original form
Usage: computing; technical

1. to cause someone to act dishonestly or immorally
2. to change something from good to bad; to make impure

Examples

• The corrupt politician accepted bribes from wealthy donors.
• Power tends to corrupt even well-intentioned leaders.
• The computer file became corrupt and couldn’t be opened.
• Money and fame can corrupt a person’s values.
• The judge was removed from office for corrupt practices.
• Industrial waste corrupted the once-clean river.
• She refused to let the harsh environment corrupt her ideals.