corrupt

Definition

Willing to act dishonestly for personal gain; accepting bribes.

Etymology

From Middle English corrupten, derived from Latin corruptus, past participle of corrumpō (“to destroy, ruin, injure, spoil, corrupt, bribe”), from com- (“together”) + rumpō (“to break in pieces”).

Example Sentences

• "The government here is corrupt, so we'll emigrate to escape them."
• "The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence."
• "At what ease Might corrupt minds procure knaves as corrupt To swear against you."