Word: CORRUPT
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Definition of CORRUPT
- To make corrupt; to change from good to bad; to draw away from the right path; to deprave; to pervert.
- To become putrid, tainted, or otherwise impure; to putrefy; to rot.
- To debase or make impure by alterations or additions; to falsify.
"to corrupt a book"
- In a depraved state; debased; perverted; morally degenerate; weak in morals.
"The government here is corrupt, so we'll emigrate to escape them."
- Abounding in errors; not genuine or correct; in an invalid state.
"It turned out that the program was corrupt - that's why it wouldn't open."
- In a putrid state; spoiled; tainted; vitiated; unsound.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
May trace back to the Latin prefix "com-" or "con-", meaning "together, with, or jointly".
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "corrupt" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "corrupt", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CORRUPT a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is CORRUPT worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in CORRUPT? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CORRUPT:
- # the corrupt effect
- # master of corrupt
- # playing with corrupt
- # in terms of corrupt
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