definition of
corrupt

[1] #1 corrupt a. lacking in integrity; "humanity they knew to be corrupt...from the day of Adam's creation"; "a corrupt and incompetent city government". wn

[2] #2 corrupt v. [pervert, subvert, demoralize, demoralise, debauch, debase, profane, vitiate, deprave, misdirect] corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality; "debauch the young people with wine and women"; "Socrates was accused of corrupting young men"; "Do school counselors subvert young children?"; "corrupt the morals". wn

[3] #3 corrupt v. [bribe, buy, grease one's palms] make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence; "This judge can be bought". wn

[4] #4 corrupt a. [crooked] not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive. wn

[5] #5 corrupt v. [defile, sully, taint, cloud] place under suspicion or cast doubt upon; "sully someone's reputation". wn