adverb
- in a manner involving dishonest or fraudulent conduct, especially for personal gain
- in a morally depraved or wicked manner
Examples
- The official corruptly accepted bribes from contractors seeking city contracts.
- He corruptly manipulated the election results to ensure his candidate would win.
- The judge was accused of corruptly dismissing charges against wealthy defendants.
- They corruptly diverted public funds into private accounts.
- The executive corruptly awarded the lucrative deal to his own company.
- She corruptly influenced the hiring process to favor her relatives.