Synonyms for
Corrupts
Definition
The word 'corrupts' means to act dishonestly or unethically, especially in a position of power.
Synonyms & similar words
deprave
bribe
defile
sully
debauch
debase
cloud
demoralise
spoil
profane
misdirect
pervert
greaseonespalms
subvert
buy
corrupt
demoralize
taint
vitiate
bribes
taints
pollutes
degrades
contaminates
spoils
ruins
damages
defiles
infects
perverts
misuses
manipulates
exploits
swindles
cheats
deceives
misleads
tricks
dupes
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.