corrupting
word · lemma: corrupt
Definition
Causing someone or something to become dishonest, immoral, or no longer pure. It can refer to people, systems, or values being made bad or impure.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal, academic, or moral discussions. Common collocations: 'corrupting influence', 'corrupting power'. Can describe both literal (e.g. money corrupting officials) and metaphorical (media corrupting youth) situations.
Example Sentences
Some people think violent video games are corrupting children.
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Power can be corrupting if people are not careful.
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He worries that bad friends are corrupting his son.
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Many warned that too much money was corrupting the system.
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Social media has a reputation for corrupting public debate.
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There's something corrupting about unlimited power—it changes people.
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