/koˈrupto/
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Translation
corrupt
Word origin
From Latin corruptus, past participle of corrumpere ('to destroy, spoil'), from com- (intensive) plus rumpere ('to break'). The same root gives English 'corrupt' and 'rupture'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- corruptus
- English cognates
- corrupt, rupture
Grammar
Femininecorrupta
Masc pluralcorruptos
Fem pluralcorruptas
Examples
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The corrupt politician was arrested yesterday.
Denunciaron .
They reported several corrupt officials.
perjudica ciudadanos.
A corrupt system harms all citizens.
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The corrupt police protected the criminals.
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I will not vote for such a corrupt party!
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