Corruptible Meaning in English

word

US

kɝˈəptɪbəɫ

ker-UHP-tih-buhl

UK

kəɹˈʌptəbəl

kuh-RUP-tuh-buhl

Definition

Able to be influenced to do something dishonest or immoral, especially by bribes or temptation. It can also mean capable of decay or being spoiled.

Usage & Nuances

Formal and mostly used in legal, political, or philosophical contexts. Common collocations: 'corruptible official', 'corruptible system'. Opposite: 'incorruptible'. Can describe people, things, or systems that are open to being corrupted.

• Spanish: corruptible - susceptible de corrupción
• Portuguese (BR): corruptível
• Portuguese (PT): corruptível
• Chinese (Simplified): 易腐败的 - 容易受腐蚀的
• Chinese (Traditional): 易腐敗的 - 容易受腐蝕的
• Hindi: भ्रष्ट होने योग्य
• Arabic: قابل للفساد - يمكن إفساده
• Bengali: দুর্নীতিগ্রস্ত হওয়ার উপযোগী - সহজে দুর্নীতিগ্রস্ত
• Russian: подкупный - способный к разложению
• Japanese: 買収されやすい - 腐敗しやすい
• Vietnamese: dễ bị tha hóa - dễ bị mục nát
• Korean: 부패하기 쉬운 - 타락하기 쉬운
• Turkish: yozlaşabilir - bozulabilir
• Urdu: قابلِ بدعنوانی - بگڑنے والا
• Indonesian: mudah disuap - mudah rusak

Example Sentences

The judge must not be corruptible.

basic

Gold is not corruptible and does not rust.

basic

Children are often seen as less corruptible than adults.

basic

No matter how much you offer him, he's not corruptible.

natural

A corruptible system is a big threat to justice.

natural

Over time, even the most honest person can prove corruptible.

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