Synonyms for
Corrupts
Definition
The word 'corrupts' means to act dishonestly or unethically, especially in a position of power.
Synonyms & similar words
pervert
bribe
defile
spoil
taint
debase
demoralise
subvert
greaseonespalms
deprave
sully
profane
demoralize
cloud
buy
vitiate
debauch
misdirect
corrupt
bribes
taints
pollutes
degrades
contaminates
spoils
ruins
damages
defiles
infects
perverts
misuses
manipulates
exploits
swindles
cheats
deceives
misleads
tricks
dupes
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Example sentences
- He corrupts the system by taking bribes.
- The power of money corrupts people easily.
- Corruption in government often leads to economic problems.
- The dictator corrupts the minds of the citizens through propaganda.
- She is worried that power will corrupt her.
Quotes
Power does not corrupt. Fear corrupts... perhaps the fear of a loss of power.
Absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Corruption is worse than prostitution. The latter might endanger the morals of an individual, the former invariably endangers the morals of the entire country.