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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

  • (..) the protector of Rome after I die. I will empower you to one end alone. To give power back to the people of Rome... and end the corruption that has crippled it. Will you accept this great honor that I have offered you? With all my heart, no. Maximus, (..)
    2000 Gladiator