Corrupter: meaning, definitions and examples

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corrupter

 

[ kษ™หˆrสŒptษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal

A person who acts dishonestly in order to gain personal or financial benefits, especially in a position of trust.

Synonyms

crook, fraudster, swindler.

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Word Description / Examples
corrupter

This word is used to describe a person who corrupts someone or something, often by bribery or persuasion. It is commonly used in political or ethical discussions.

  • The politician was known as a corrupter, using his influence to sway decisions in his favor.
  • The corrupter attempted to bribe the official to approve the illegal project.
crook

This word is commonly used in informal settings to describe a person, especially a thief, who is dishonest or engages in criminal activities.

  • The crook was caught breaking into a house.
  • Everyone knew he was a crook, but they couldn't prove anything.
swindler

This word describes a person who cheats or deceives others to obtain money or property. It has a connotation of cleverness and trickery and can be used in both informal and formal contexts.

  • The swindler convinced the elderly woman to invest in a fake business.
  • Many were taken in by the swindlerโ€™s charming demeanor.
fraudster

This word specifically refers to someone who engages in fraud, typically by deceiving others for financial gain. It is often used in legal, financial, or business contexts.

  • The fraudster was finally arrested after years of evading authorities.
  • Victims of the fraudster lost thousands of dollars.

Examples of usage

  • The corrupter was found guilty of embezzling company funds.
  • The corrupter was sentenced to ten years in prison for bribery.
Context #2 | Noun

general

Someone or something that causes corruption or deterioration.

Synonyms

contaminant, polluter, spoiler.

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corrupter

Used when referring to someone or something that causes moral decay or corruption in people or systems.

  • He was seen as the corrupter of young minds with his radical ideas
  • The company was accused of being a corrupter in the political system
polluter

Used when referring to individuals, companies, or entities that release harmful substances into the environment, causing pollution.

  • The factory is one of the biggest polluters in the area
  • Stricter regulations are needed to deal with industrial polluters
contaminant

Used when referring to substances or elements that pollute or make something impure, typically in a physical or chemical context.

  • The water supply was found to have dangerous levels of a chemical contaminant
  • Pesticides are common contaminants in agricultural produce
spoiler

Used in situations where someone or something ruins or negatively affects the enjoyment or quality of something, like a surprise or an experience.

  • Heโ€™s such a spoiler, always revealing movie endings
  • Noise from the construction was a major spoiler of our vacation

Examples of usage

  • The corrupter of morals in society is often attributed to the media.
  • The corrupter of innocence can be found in many forms.

Translations

Translations of the word "corrupter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น corruptor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅเคฐเคทเฅเคŸเคพเคšเคพเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verderber

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ koruptor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั€ัƒะฟั†ั–ะพะฝะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ korumpujฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่…ๆ•—ใ•ใ›ใ‚‹ไบบ (fuhai saseru hito)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท corrompeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ corruptor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bozucu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€ํŒจ์ž (bupaija)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ููู’ุณูุฏ (mufsฤซd)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ korupฤnรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kaziฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่…่ดฅ่€… (fว”bร i zhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ koruptor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spillari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตะผา›ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒฃแƒ›แƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜ (korumpirebuli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ korrupsiyaรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ corruptor

Etymology

The word 'corrupter' is derived from the verb 'corrupt', which comes from the Latin word 'corruptus', past participle of 'corrumpere', meaning 'to destroy'. The concept of corruption has been present throughout history, with various forms of corrupt behavior documented in ancient civilizations. The term 'corrupter' has evolved to encompass individuals who engage in deceitful or unethical practices for personal gain.

See also: corrupt, corrupted, corrupting, corruption, corruptness, corruptor.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,559, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.