Cool MateMeaning of Corrupt
In simple words: to make something bad or to change it for the worse
Corrupt in a sentence
- It was seen as the only way to overthrow a corrupt regime.
- They promised to seek out the corrupt officials who had accepted the bribes.
- one of the most notoriously corrupt city councils
- They had been engaged in corrupt practices.
- The whole system is inefficient and corrupt.
- corrupt software
- The file on the disk seems to be corrupt.
How to use Corrupt
Use 'corrupt' when discussing moral decay, dishonest actions, or when something is damaged. It's usually inappropriate in casual conversations unless discussing politics or crime.
Grammar pattern
corrupt + object
Memory hint
Think 'cor-rupt' like a 'corrupted' computer file that no longer works.
Related words
Collocations with Corrupt
- be
- become
- hopelessly
- thoroughly
- totally
- be
- become
- hopelessly
- thoroughly
- totally
Common mistakes with Corrupt
- Confused with 'correction' when talking about changes.
- Using 'corrupt' as a noun instead of an adjective or verb.
- Overusing 'corrupt' when 'taint' or 'spoil' might be more appropriate.
Corrupt appears in
Corrupt in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
فاسد, خبيث
إفساد شيء أو تغييره للأسوأ
- Bengaliবাংলা
দুর্নীতিগ্রস্ত, কলুষিত
কোনো কিছুকে খারাপ করে দেওয়া বা আরও খারাপের দিকে পরিবর্তন করা
- GermanDeutsch
korrupt, bestechlich
etwas schlecht machen oder zum Schlechteren verändern
- SpanishEspañol
Corrupto/a, Corromper
echar a perder algo o cambiarlo para peor
- Persianفارسی
فاسد
بد کردن چیزی یا تغییر آن به سمت بدتر
- FrenchFrançais
Corrompu, corrompre
Rendre quelque chose mauvais ou le changer en pire
- Hindiहिन्दी
भ्रष्ट
किसी चीज़ को बुरा बनाना या बदतर बनाना
- ItalianItaliano
Corrotto, corruttore
rendere qualcosa di cattivo o cambiarlo in peggio
- PortuguesePortuguês
Corrupt
tornar algo mau ou mudá-lo para pior
- RussianРусский
Коррумпированный, развращенный, подкупный
испортить что-то или изменить к худшему
- Urduاردو
بدعنوان، بدکار، خراب، فاسد
کسی چیز کو خراب کرنا یا بدتر بنانا
- Chinese中文
腐败的, 贪污的, 损坏的
使某事物变坏或使其变质
More words like Corrupt
- Infect
- Spoil
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Corrupt
What does Corrupt mean?
to make something bad or to change it for the worse
What is the definition of Corrupt?
willing to use their power to do dishonest or illegal things in return for money or to get an advantage
How do you use Corrupt in a sentence?
It was seen as the only way to overthrow a corrupt regime.
Can you give another example of Corrupt?
They promised to seek out the corrupt officials who had accepted the bribes.
What are synonyms for Corrupt?
Common alternatives include deprave, bribe, vitiate, infect, spoil.
What is the opposite of Corrupt?
Opposite meanings include honest, pure, correct.
What words go with Corrupt?
It commonly pairs with be, become, hopelessly, thoroughly, totally, be, become, hopelessly, thoroughly, totally.
What are common mistakes when using Corrupt?
Confused with 'correction' when talking about changes. Using 'corrupt' as a noun instead of an adjective or verb. Overusing 'corrupt' when 'taint' or 'spoil' might be more appropriate.
How do you pronounce Corrupt?
US: /["/kəˈrʌpt/"]/, UK: /["/kəˈrʌpt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Corrupt?
Use 'corrupt' when discussing moral decay, dishonest actions, or when something is damaged. It's usually inappropriate in casual conversations unless discussing politics or crime.
What CEFR level is Corrupt?
"Corrupt" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.