Definitions

1. noun

The act of corrupting or state of being corrupted, especially by means of bribery, fraud, or other forms of deceit.

“The government was accused of widespread corruption and abuse of power.”

2. noun

A person or thing that causes corruption, especially in a moral or social sense.

“The wealthy businessman’s influence was seen as a corruption of the democratic process.”

3. verb

To cause to become corrupted, especially by means of bribery, fraud, or other forms of deceit.

“The company was accused of corrupting the officials to secure the contract.”

4. verb

To become corrupted or tainted, especially in a moral or social sense.

“The politician’s reputation was corrupted by the scandal.”