Corrupted

Pronunciation: /kərˈʌptɪd/

Corrupted (adjective)

  1. Acting in a dishonest way, often for money or power.
  2. Changed or damaged so that it cannot be used or understood.
  3. Having lost good moral qualities, becoming bad or evil.

Examples

  • The official was corrupted by the promise of wealth.
  • Many believe the system is corrupted by power.

Common collocations: corrupted official, corrupted system, corrupted by power, corrupted file, corrupted data

Synonyms of Corrupted

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Corrupted

  • describing something untainted or unspoiled
  • describing someone who cannot be morally corrupted