Corruptly: meaning, definitions and examples

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corruptly

 

[ kษ™หˆrสŒptli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

moral context

In a manner that is unethical or dishonest, often involving bribery, fraud, or abuse of power. Corruptly suggests a deviation from moral integrity or fairness.

Synonyms

dishonestly, fraudulently, immorally, unethically

Examples of usage

  • He acted corruptly by accepting bribes.
  • The officials were accused of corruptly mismanaging funds.
  • Corruptly influencing public officials is a serious crime.

Translations

Translations of the word "corruptly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น corruptamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅเคฐเคทเฅเคŸ เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช korrupt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara korup

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั€ัƒะผะฟะพะฒะฐะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ korupcyjnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่…ๆ•—ใ—ใฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท corrompument

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ corruptamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yolsuzca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€ํŒจํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุณุงุฏู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ korupฤnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ korupฤne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่…่ดฅๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ koruptivno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spillt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐั€ะฐา›ะพั€ะปั‹า›ะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒฃแƒ›แƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ korrupsiya yolu ilษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ corruptamente

Etymology

The term 'corruptly' is derived from the adjective 'corrupt', which comes from the Latin 'corruptus', meaning 'broken' or 'destroyed' and is itself formed from 'cor-': together, and 'rumpere': to break. The term has evolved to denote moral degradation and unethical behavior, reflecting the idea of something that has been tainted or damaged. In legal contexts, it signifies actions done with intent to deceive or pervert justice. The adverbial form 'corruptly' emphasizes the manner in which such actions are performed, often suggesting intent and awareness of wrongdoing. This evolution of the word has led to its frequent association with politics, governance, and corporate practices where integrity is expected but often compromised.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,919, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.