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corruptedly

corruptedly

8.9
In a dishonest way to get money or power
  • adverb
  • /kəˈrʌptɪdli/
translation icon : corruptamente
  • The official acted corruptedly to secure personal gain.

Examples

  • The contract was awarded corruptedly, ignoring all legal procedures.

  • It was proven in court that he had behaved corruptedly during the investigation.

  • He acted corruptedly to gain an advantage.

  • The officials were known to behave corruptedly during the election.

  • The contract was awarded corruptedly, ignoring all legal procedures.

  • It was proven in court that he had behaved corruptedly during the investigation.

  • The officials were known to behave corruptedly during the election.

Synonyms

fraudulently
vscorruptedly
10 7.5

In a dishonest way to trick someone to get money or other things

is broader, not limited to schemes aiming specifically at fraud
dishonorably
vscorruptedly
  • US
9 6.8

In a shameful way that shows no honesty

describes corrupt or dishonest acts more narrowly than shamefulness
dishonestly
vscorruptedly
4 3.5

In a way that tries to trick or cheat other people

covers dishonesty but also broader corrupt actions beyond deception
unethically
vscorruptedly
3 7.0

In a way that is wrong and unfair to others

is similar but emphasizes active corrupt or dishonest acts
corruptly
vscorruptedly
  • Formal
2 7.1

In a dishonest way to get money or power

is about corruption or dishonesty generally rather than only personal gain
treacherously
vscorruptedly
1 7.6

To break someone's trust by betraying them

covers betrayal but also other dishonest, corrupt actions
deceitfully
vscorruptedly
1 6.3

In a way that tries to trick someone

focuses on corrupt or dishonest manners beyond deliberate deception
unscrupulously
vscorruptedly
1 8.0

In a way that ignores what is right or wrong

emphasizes corrupt or dishonest behavior rather than lack of scruples
mendaciously
vscorruptedly
  • Formal
1 9.9

In a way that says things that are not true

includes lying but also other forms of corrupt or dishonest conduct
nefariously
vscorruptedly
  • Formal
1 8.9

In a very dishonest or illegal way

is focused on dishonesty and corruption rather than general wickedness
knavishly
vscorruptedly
  • Archaic
9.9

Someone behaves in a dishonest, clever way to trick others

is general dishonesty without stressing cunning or slyness
venally
vscorruptedly
  • Formal
9.9

In a way that accepts money or gifts to act unfairly

is corruption broadly, not only bribery or payoffs
perfidiously
vscorruptedly
  • Formal
9.9

In a dishonest way that betrays trust

is broader, covering general corruption rather than betrayal only
rottenly
vscorruptedly
7.4

In a very bad or unpleasant way

is about corruption or dishonesty specifically rather than general badness
reprehensibly
vscorruptedly
8.1

In a way that deserves a lot of blame for bad behavior

is about dishonest corruption itself rather than moral judgment alone
impurely
vscorruptedly
7.4

In a way that is morally wrong or dishonest

is about dishonest corrupt behavior rather than moral impurity broadly

Antonyms

182 1.3

In a truthful way that shows you mean what you say

How Corrupt

fraudulently
10 7.5
corruptedly
8.9
dishonestly
4 3.5
improperly
49 3.4
honestly
182 1.3

Surface Forms

corruptedly positive

Morphology

corruptedly = corrupted (transparent) = corrupt + ed + ly

The word is transparently derived from 'corrupted' with the addition of the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

Etymology

Corruptedly comes from corrupt, which originally meant 'to spoil' or 'break', an idea you can see in rupture ('break'). So to act corruptedly is to behave in a 'dishonest' or 'spoiled' way.