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Vocabulary Entry
corruption
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of corrupting or the state of being corrupt, often involving the misuse of power for personal gain.
Example Sentences
"The politician's corruption led to numerous scandals."
"Efforts to combat corruption in the government are ongoing."
"She was a whistleblower who exposed the corruption in her company."
V
verb
To cause someone or something to become dishonest or to damage the purity or integrity of something.
Example Sentences
"The scandal could corrupt the values of the organization."
"Certain influences can corrupt young minds."
"The hacker attempted to corrupt the data on the server."