corrupt
Translation
corrupt, dishonest, venal
Examples
He is a corrupt politician.
He is a corrupt politician.
The file on the disk is corrupt.
The file on the disk is corrupt.
Grammar Patterns
((a corrupt + noun)) describing a dishonest person or thing A corrupt official was arrested.
((sth. is corrupt)) stating that something is dishonest The whole system is corrupt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dishonest, fraudulent, unethical; Antonyms: honest, ethical, pure
Etymology
From Latin 'corrumpere' (to destroy, spoil), from 'com-' (together) + 'rumpere' (to break).
Memory Tips
Think of something 'broken' ('rupt') completely ('co-'). A corrupt person's morals are broken.