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Sullied or tainted in some manner
“At night, the stars bring light to the bright green face of a brutalized land and a corrupted landscape.”
Having or showing lowered moral standards
“President Kibaki came into office at the end of 2002 promising to reform the corrupted regime.”
Changed in some manner, especially unintentionally with unwanted consequences
“Is there any way to recover the corrupted data?”
Having broken down organically
“Instead of fire, this nocturnal beastie emits toxic, poisonous, foul-smelling fumes, the corrupted stench of long-rotted flesh.”
Past tense for to cause to become morally depraved
“Eric's parents feared that the scoundrels he hung out with would corrupt their young son.”
Past tense for to lower in quality or value
“Corporate pressure and influence would ultimately corrupt the results of our independent research.”
Past tense for to cause to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain
“The pessimist in me believes that one can corrupt just about anyone for the right price.”
Past tense for to debase or render impure by alterations, manipulations or undesirable additions
“One should not use brass or iron, for they will corrupt the mixture.”
Past tense for to decompose or break down, especially biologically
“The carcass would gradually corrupt, causing a putrid smell to emanate throughout.”
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