The meaning of CORRUPT is to change from good to bad in morals, manners, or actions; also : bribe.

CORRUPT meaning: 1. dishonestly using your position or power to get an advantage, especially for money: 2. morally…. Learn more.

1. lacking in integrity; open to or involving bribery or other dishonest practices: a corrupt official; corrupt practices in an election.

Someone who is corrupt behaves in a way that is morally wrong, especially by doing dishonest or illegal things in return for money or power. ...to save the nation from corrupt politicians of both …

(of people) willing to use their power to do dishonest or illegal things in return for money or to get an advantage. It was seen as the only way to overthrow a corrupt regime. They promised to …

Corruption is a form of dishonesty or a criminal offense that is undertaken by a person or an organization that is entrusted in a position of authority to acquire illicit benefits or abuse power …

Corrupt, dishonest, venal apply to one, esp. in public office, who acts on mercenary motives, without regard to honor, right, or justice. A corrupt politician is one originally honest who has …