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

  • (..) Willet dam is a fraud. It's a crime against the people who sent me here! I committed it! Every word that boy said about Taylor and me and graft - - and the rotten political corruption of my state is true! I'm not fit for office! I'm not fit for any place of honor! Expel me! Hurrah! He did it! (..)
    1939 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington