corrupt

Definitions

Having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain.

Changed from a sound or correct state to an inferior, debased, or rotten condition.

Containing errors or alterations that make data unusable or unreliable.

Examples

The politician was fired after he was caught in a corrupt scheme to embezzle public funds.

Power can corrupt even the most well-intentioned leaders if they are not held accountable.

The computer file was corrupt, making it impossible to open the document.

Synonyms

dishonest unethical fraudulent venal depraved crooked immoral

Antonyms

honest ethical principled upright virtuous incorruptible moral