verderven — meaning in English
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English meaning
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bane
noun A person or thing that causes constant trouble or ruin.
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corrupt
adj Willing to act dishonestly, especially by taking bribes, in exchange for personal gain.
Senses
verderven is used for these senses in English:
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bane
(figurative) To cause (someone) misery or ruin; to socially or spiritually injure (someone).
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corrupt
(transitive) To make corrupt; to change from good to bad; to draw away from the right path; to deprave; to pervert.
corrupt — full definition
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adj Willing to act dishonestly, especially by taking bribes, in exchange for personal gain.
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verb To cause someone to act dishonestly, or to damage the integrity of something.
