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Corrupting: meaning, definitions and examples

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corrupting

 

[kษ™หˆrสŒptษชล‹ ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

influence negatively

Corrupting means to cause someone or something to become dishonest or immoral. It can also refer to the act of destroying the purity or integrity of something.

Synonyms

contaminate, debase, pervert, taint.

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Word Description / Examples
corrupting

Used when referring to the act of morally or ethically degrading someone or something.

  • The influence of the power-hungry leader was corrupting the young politicians.
  • Exposure to such material can have a corrupting effect on children.
taint

Used when something has been spoiled, damaged, or corrupted, typically in a non-physical sense but can apply to physical contamination as well.

  • The scandal tainted his reputation.
  • The wine was tainted by a strange odor.
contaminate

Better suited for describing the physical act of making something impure or harmful, especially in the context of chemicals, pollutants, or infectious agents.

  • The river was contaminated with toxic waste.
  • Food left out too long can become contaminated with bacteria.
pervert

Describes the act of distorting or misusing something in a way that goes against its original purpose. It often has a strong negative connotation.

  • The dictator perverted the legal system to suppress dissent.
  • The author was upset that his words had been perverted for political gain.
debase

Used when talking about reducing the quality or value of something, often in terms of moral or artistic standards.

  • The government was accused of debasing the currency.
  • Reality TV shows are often said to debase cultural and intellectual standards.

Examples of usage

  • He was accused of corrupting the young minds of his students.
  • The power of money is corrupting politicians around the world.
  • Corrupting the data will lead to inaccurate results.
  • Her actions were corrupting the reputation of the company.
  • The corrupting influence of the criminal organization spread quickly.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the Latin 'corruptus', which means 'broken' or 'spoiled'.
  • It originally referred to physical things being broken and later extended to morals and behavior.
  • In Middle English, it was used to describe not just physical decay but also moral decline.

Psychology

  • Research shows that exposure to corrupt behavior can influence individuals to act unethically.
  • Group dynamics can amplify corrupting influences, leading individuals to conform to bad behaviors.
  • The 'slippery slope' effect describes how small unethical acts can lead to more significant corruption over time.

Literature

  • Classic novels often explore themes of corruption, such as 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' where beauty leads to moral decay.
  • Many dystopian stories highlight the corrupting influence of power on characters' morals and actions.
  • Shakespeare's works frequently delve into how ambition and jealousy can lead to a person's corruption.

Pop Culture

  • Movies like 'The Godfather' and 'Scarface' illustrate how characters become corrupt due to power and greed.
  • Video games often feature corrupting forces, like in 'Mass Effect', where choices can lead to moral degradation.
  • TV series such as 'Breaking Bad' show how a seemingly good person can become corrupt through circumstances.

Society

  • Corruption is a significant issue in politics, affecting governance and public trust worldwide.
  • In many societies, efforts to combat corruption include transparency measures and anti-corruption laws.
  • Social movements often emerge in response to corruption, pushing for reforms and accountability.

Translations

Translations of the word "corrupting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น corrompendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅเคฐเคทเฅเคŸ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช korrumpierend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ merusak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั€ัƒะผะฟัƒัŽั‡ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ korumpowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่…ๆ•—ใ•ใ›ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท corrompant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ corrompiendo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yozlaลŸtฤฑrmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€ํŒจํ•˜๊ฒŒ ํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุงุณุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ korumpovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ korumpujรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่…่ดฅ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ korumpiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spilling

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตะผา›ะพั€ะปั‹า›า›ะฐ ัะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒฃแƒคแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ korrupsiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ corrompiendo

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,059, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.