Corrupted

/kəˈrʌptɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To cause something to become impaired or altered from its original state.

The virus has corrupted the data on the server.

To persuade someone to act dishonestly in return for personal gain.

He attempted to corrupted the officials to win the contract unfairly.

adjective

Given to dishonest practices, depraved, or morally perverted.

The politician was known for his corrupted dealings, which ultimately led to his downfall.

Damaged or altered in a way that no longer functions properly.

The corrupted files on the computer could not be opened.

Contaminated or made impure.

The river was found to be corrupted by industrial waste.

Derived from Latin 'corruptus' meaning 'broken, destroyed, or putrid.'

corrupted data

Data that has been altered or damaged and cannot be used.

corrupted morals

Moral values that have become degraded or perverted.

corrupted system

A system that is flawed due to incorrect or ineffective practices.

corrupt

To cause to become bad or unsound.

corruption

The act of corrupting or the state of being corrupt.

Screwed up

The whole project got screwed up due to his corrupted files.

Go bad

Those old records went bad after being left out.