corrupt — meaning in English

English meaning

• corrupt adj Willing to act dishonestly, especially by taking bribes, in exchange for personal gain.
• crooked adj Bent or twisted rather than straight.

Senses

corrupt is used for these senses in English:

• corrupt In a depraved state; debased; perverted; morally degenerate; weak in morals.
• crooked (figuratively) Dishonest or illegal; corrupt.

corrupt — full definition

1. adj Willing to act dishonestly, especially by taking bribes, in exchange for personal gain.
2. verb To cause someone to act dishonestly, or to damage the integrity of something.

crooked — full definition

1. adj Bent or twisted rather than straight.
2. adj Dishonest or corrupt.

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