corrupted

• Décrit quelque chose qui a été altéré par rapport à son état original, correct ou pur, souvent de manière négative.

Describes something that has been changed from its original, correct, or pure state, often in a negative way.

1. Data or files damagedB1formal

   Describes a file or data that has been damaged or altered, making it unusable or unreadable.

   Données endommagées

   • The corrupted file could not be opened.
   • A virus corrupted the entire database.
   • He lost his work due to a corrupted hard drive.

   Synonymesbrokendamageddefectivefaultygarbledinvalidtaintedunreadableunusable

2. Morally depravedB2formal

   Having been made dishonest or immoral, especially through bribery or unethical behavior.

   Corrompu (moralement)

   • The corrupted official was arrested for taking bribes.
   • A corrupted system allows injustice to thrive.
   • The once honest leader became corrupted by power.

   Synonymesbentcorruptdebaseddepraveddishonestimmoralpervertedunprincipledunscrupulousvenalwicked

   Antonymesethicalhonestincorruptibleinnocentmoralprincipledpurerighteousuprightvirtuous

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre quelqu'un ou quelque chose malhonnête, immoral ou dégradé, ou de modifier des données ou des informations par rapport à leur forme originale.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone or something to become dishonest, immoral, or degraded, or to alter data or information from its original form.

1. Dishonest behaviorB2formal

   To cause someone to become dishonest or immoral, especially through bribery or unethical influence.

   corrompre

   • The politician was accused of trying to corrupt the officials.
   • Power can corrupt even the most honest people.
   • They attempted to corrupt the jury with money.

   Synonymesbribedebasedegradedepravepervertpoisonsubornsubverttaintwarp

   Antonymeselevatepurifyreformuplift

2. Damage or spoilB2formal

   To cause something to become damaged, spoiled, or no longer pure.

   corrompre (altérer)

   • The virus corrupted the data on the hard drive.
   • Exposure to moisture can corrupt the electronic components.
   • The original text was corrupted by repeated copying.

   Synonymescontaminatedebasedefiledegradeimpairmarpollutespoilsullytainttarnishvitiate

   Antonymesimprovepreservepurifyrestore

3. Alter or falsifyB2formal

   To change something from its original form, often making it incorrect or false.

   Altérer ou falsifier

   • Someone tried to corrupt the evidence in the case.
   • The hacker corrupted the database records.
   • They corrupted the translation to fit their agenda.

   Synonymesalterdistortdoctorfakefalsifyforgemanipulatemisrepresentperverttwistwarp

   Antonymescleanpreservepurgepurifyrefine