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Corrupting Definition & Meaning

corrupting
adjective
  1. seducing into corrupt practices
  2. harmful to the mind or morals; "corrupt judges and their corrupting influence"; "the vicious and degrading cult of violence"
  3. that infects or taints

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What does corrupting mean?
seducing into corrupt practices harmful to the mind or morals; "corrupt judges and their corrupting influence"; "the vicious and degrading cult of violence" that infects or taints
What part of speech is corrupting?
Corrupting is an adjective.
How many definitions does corrupting have?
Corrupting has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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