1. having the effect of making someone or something morally bad or dishonest

1. present participle of corrupt; causing someone or something to become dishonest, immoral, or evil
Usage: present participle form

Examples

• The politician accused his opponent of corrupting the electoral process.
• Parents worried about the corrupting influence of violent video games.
• The scandal was corrupting the reputation of the entire organization.
• She believed that power was corrupting her brother’s judgment.
• The corrupting effects of greed became evident in the company’s practices.
• He spoke about the corrupting nature of absolute authority.