/ɪnˈkoʊɔktɪd/ IN-koh-akt-id

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of incoact: to corrupt or taint the purity of something

“The scandal incoacted the company’s reputation, leading to a significant loss in sales.”

2. verb (transitive)

to cause something to become corrupted or tainted

“The politician was accused of attempting to incoact the minds of young people with his propaganda.”

3. noun

a person or thing that corrupts or taints something

“The incoacted influence of the corrupt businessman damaged the community’s trust in the industry.”