co
rrupt
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more corrupt
Superlative
most corrupt
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using one's power or authority to do illegal things for personal gain or financial benefit
- The corrupt politician embezzled public funds for personal gain.
- The corrupt banker manipulated financial markets for his own profit, causing widespread economic harm.
- The corrupt mayor awarded government contracts to friends and family members without fair competition.
- The corrupt CEO manipulated financial statements to deceive investors and inflate company profits.
- The corrupt police officers extorted money from citizens by threatening false charges.
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engaging in immoral, evasive, or unethical behavior
- He took a corrupt route to achieve his goals.
- Her corrupt behavior alienated colleagues.
- The lawyer's corrupt tactics were exposed in court.
- Corrupt dealings often go unnoticed in large corporations.
- The journalist reported on corrupt business practices.
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having errors, alterations, or distortions
- The file was corrupt and could not be opened.
- Corrupt text obscured the original meaning.
- The archive contained several corrupt records.
- The image appeared corrupt due to transmission errors.
- Data can become corrupt if storage fails.
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affected by rot, decay, or decomposition
- The fruit was corrupt and inedible.
- Corrupt wood threatened the structural integrity of the house.
- They disposed of corrupt meat from the refrigerator.
- Corrupt vegetables emitted a foul smell.
- The corpse was badly corrupt after days in the heat.
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