Meaning & Definition of word "Corrupting"

Corrupting

/kəˈrʌptɪŋ/

verb:

  • 1. Causing to become morally or ethically wrong or depraved.
    • Example: The corrupting influence of greed can lead to unethical decision-making.
  • 2. Impairing the integrity or functioning of something.
    • Example: The software was corrupting files, causing them to become unreadable.
  • 3. Bringing someone into disrepute or leading them astray.
    • Example: He feared that his son's friends were corrupting his values.

Etymology

From the Latin 'corruptus', meaning 'broken' or 'destroyed'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

corrupting influence:

An effect that leads someone to act unethically.

corrupting power:

The ability to lead to immoral actions due to authority.

Related Words

corruption:

The process of corrupting or the state of being corrupt.

depravity:

Moral corruption; wickedness.

immorality:

The state of not being moral.

Slang Meanings of corrupting

Meaning: Selling out.

Example Sentence: He was accused of corrupting by selling out to the highest bidder.

Meaning: Going off the deep end.

Example Sentence: After hanging out with the wrong crowd, she started corrupting her values.