Corruptor: meaning, definitions and examples

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corruptor

[ kəˈrʌptər ]

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political

A person who engages in corrupt practices, especially in politics.

Synonyms

briber, graft-taker, swindler

Examples of usage

He was exposed as a corruptor who took bribes from lobbyists.
The corruptor was arrested for embezzling public funds.
The corruptor's actions led to widespread distrust in the government.

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moral

A person or thing that causes corruption or deterioration.

Synonyms

degrader, perverter, spoiler

Examples of usage

Power can be a corruptor of morals in some individuals.
Materialism is often seen as a corruptor of values.
The internet can sometimes be a corruptor of young minds.

Translations

Translations of the word "corruptor" in other languages:

🇵🇹 corruptor

🇮🇳 भ्रष्टाचारी

🇩🇪 Korrupteur

🇮🇩 koruptor

🇺🇦 корупціонер

🇵🇱 korrupter

🇯🇵 汚職者 (oshokusha)

🇫🇷 corrompu

🇪🇸 corruptor

🇹🇷 yolsuzluk yapan

🇰🇷 부패자 (bupa-ja)

🇸🇦 فاسد (fasid)

🇨🇿 korupčník

🇸🇰 korupčník

🇨🇳 腐败者 (fǔbàizhě)

🇸🇮 korupter

🇮🇸 spilltir

🇰🇿 парақор

🇬🇪 კორუმპირებული (korumpirebuli)

🇦🇿 korruptor

🇲🇽 corruptor

Word origin

The word 'corruptor' originates from the Latin word 'corruptor' which means 'spoiler' or 'corrupter'. The term has been used throughout history to describe individuals or entities that engage in corrupt practices, leading to the erosion of trust and values in society. In modern times, the term is often associated with political scandals and moral decay.