Corruptly: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ต๏ธ
corruptly
[ kษหrสptli ]
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:
๐ต๐น corruptamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเฅเคฐเคทเฅเค เคฐเฅเคช เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช korrupt
๐ฎ๐ฉ secara korup
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพััะผะฟะพะฒะฐะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ korupcyjnie
๐ฏ๐ต ่ ๆใใฆ
๐ซ๐ท corrompument
๐ช๐ธ corruptamente
๐น๐ท yolsuzca
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถํจํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุณุงุฏูุง
๐จ๐ฟ korupฤnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ korupฤne
๐จ๐ณ ่ ่ดฅๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ koruptivno
๐ฎ๐ธ spillt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะฐัะฐาะพัะปัาะฟะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แฃแแแแ แแแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ korrupsiya yolu ilษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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