corrupted

1. 1
   adjective

   Damaged or full of errors, so a file or signal no longer works correctly.

   Like a page where someone spilled ink, so you can't read the words anymore.

   The corrupted file wouldn't open no matter what I tried.

   After the crash, half the photos on the card were corrupted.

   Similardamaged, unreadable

   Oppositeintact

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2. 2
   adjective

   Having very bad morals and willing to do cruel or evil things.

   Like a fruit that has rotted all the way through.

   The story describes a corrupted ruler who enjoyed the suffering of his people.

   By the end of the play, the once-kind prince had become cruel and corrupted.

   Similardepraved, degenerate, debauched, immoral, decadent

   Oppositevirtuous, moral, pure

3. 3
   adjective

   Willing to lie, cheat, or take bribes for personal gain.

   Like a judge who decides a case based on who pays the most.

   The corrupted official took money to ignore the safety rules.

   Voters were tired of being governed by leaders so corrupted.

   Similardishonest, crooked, venal

   Oppositehonest, incorruptible

4. 4
   verb

   Past participle of corrupt. Use this form after "have," "has," "had," or "was."

   Hackers have corrupted the company's main database overnight.

   The files were corrupted during the transfer.

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