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διαφθείρω — meaning in English

diaftheiro

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English meaning

corrupt adj Willing to act dishonestly, especially by taking bribes, in exchange for personal gain.
debauch noun A single occasion of excessive, immoral indulgence.

Senses

διαφθείρω is used for these senses in English:

corrupt (transitive) To make corrupt; to change from good to bad; to draw away from the right path; to deprave; to pervert.
debauch (transitive) To morally corrupt (someone); to seduce.
debauch (transitive) To debase (something); to lower the value of (something).

corrupt — full definition

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

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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