corrupt

Dutch (Brabantic)

/kɔˈrʏpt/

adj
Definitions
  • corrupt lacking integrity, being prone to discriminating, open to bribes, etc.
  • (textual criticism) corrupt containing (many) errors
  • deprave, morally corrupt

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin corruptus (corrupted, perverted) borrowed from Middle French corrupt root from Proto-Indo-European *Hrewp- (tear, break, peel, rip).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*Hrewp-

Gloss

tear, break, peel, rip

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

泪, 涙

Emoji
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