Corrupt Definition
corrupt
adjective
- lacking in integrity; "humanity they knew to be corrupt...from the day of Adam's creation"; "a corrupt and incompetent city government"
- not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive
- containing errors or alterations; "a corrupt text"; "spoke a corrupted version of the language"
- touched by rot or decay; "tainted bacon"; "`corrupt' is archaic"
verb
- corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality; "debauch the young people with wine and women"; "Socrates was accused of corrupting young men"; "Do school counselors subvert young children?"; "corrupt the morals"
- make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence; "This judge can be bought"
- place under suspicion or cast doubt upon; "sully someone's reputation"
- alter from the original
"Corrupt" in song lyrics
See how corrupt is used in real songs:
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"'Corporation corrupt'"
51.50 — Steady Stayin' Paid '95 -
"I had to cut crimes in the past, ball this, corrupt"
9th Prince f/ Stoneface — You Ain't Hear -
"Bounce when the church corrupt"
Aesop Rock — Zodiaccupuncture
Words that rhyme with corrupt
Usage tips for "corrupt"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "corrupt" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for corrupt to find words that pair well.