corruption

Definition

  • noun: dishonest or illegal behavior especially by powerful people (such as government officials or police officers)
  • noun: impairment of integrity, virtue, or moral principle
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: taint, putrefaction, adulteration

Examples

  • The phrase “an apron” is a 'corruption' of the original English phrase “a napron.”

  • computer software that is supposed to prevent the 'corruption' of files

  • There are rumors of widespread 'corruption' in the city government.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I want the name of this flying whatchamacallit... ...to go with the Daily Planet like bacon and eggs... ...franks and beans, death and taxes, politics and corruption. I don't think that he'd... ...lend himself to any cheap promotion schemes. Exactly how would you know that? Just first impression. (..)
    1978 Superman