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Vocabulary Entry
corrupting
|verb • noun • adjective
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V
verb
To cause to act dishonestly in return for personal gains; to morally pervert.
Example Sentences
"The scandal revealed how power can corrupt even the most righteous."
"Fear of dissent can corrupt a leader's judgment."
"They were accused of corrupting the youth with unethical practices."
N
noun
The act of making someone or something morally unsound or dishonest.
Example Sentences
"The corrupting of once-innocent ideals can lead to widespread societal issues."
"Corruption exists in various forms, including the corrupting influence of money."
"The corrupting of her values was evident in her recent choices."
A
adjective
Having the ability or tendency to corrupt; morally unsound.
Example Sentences
"They believed that corrupting influences were present in the city."
"The corrupting power of unchecked ambition can be dangerous."
"He avoided corrupting literature that might influence young minds negatively."