Definitions

1. verb

to make or become morally bad or dishonest

“The politician’s corrupt practices led to his downfall.”

2. verb

to spoil or ruin, especially by making something unwholesome or impure

“The heat caused the food to corrupt and become inedible.”

3. noun

a person or thing that is morally bad or dishonest

“The corrupt official was exposed by the whistleblower.”

4. noun

a thing that has been spoiled or ruined, especially by decay or rot

“The corrupt wood was no longer usable for furniture.”

5. adjective

morally bad or dishonest

“The corrupt business practices were investigated by the authorities.”