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corruptly

corruptly

2 7.1
In a dishonest way to get money or power
  • adverb
  • /kəˈrʌptli/
  • Formal
translation icon : corruptamente
  • Bistrong was charged with a conspiracy count for corruptly assisting Armor in obtaining contracts.
  • acted corruptly
  • corruptly influence
  • corruptly obstruct

So there's this idea that Monsanto corruptly makes us all eat GM OS that are really bad for us.

Examples

  • He acted corruptly when he accepted money to alter the investigation's findings.

  • As soon as the government demonstrates that a payment was corruptly made, the defense is moot.

    Academic text (2018)

  • Put differently, a political actor acted corruptly by "either purposely ignoring or forgetting the public good" in exercising the state's power.

    Academic text (2016)

  • Trump is charged with with corruptly obstructing, influencing or impeding an official proceeding.

  • To qualify as a bribe under the FCPA, a payment must "corruptly" induce an official to direct business to or seek favorable treatment for the company making it.

    Academic text (2007)

  • The officials corruptly accepted bribes to approve the construction project.

  • The mayor was accused of corruptly misusing public funds for personal expenses.

Synonyms

fraudulently
vscorruptly
10 7.5

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

is broader, covering immoral acts beyond formal fraud
dishonestly
vscorruptly
4 3.5

In a way that tries to trick or cheat other people

often implies actions done for personal advantage or gain
unethically
vscorruptly
3 7.0

In a way that is wrong and unfair to others

usually stresses self-serving corruption aimed at personal gain
deviously
vscorruptly
2 7.6

In a dishonest or not direct way to get what you want

focuses more on immoral personal gain rather than secretive methods
deceitfully
vscorruptly
1 6.3

In a way that tries to trick someone

highlights selfish motive and immoral gain rather than trick method
unscrupulously
vscorruptly
1 8.0

In a way that ignores what is right or wrong

often implies doing this specifically to gain personal benefit
corruptedly
vscorruptly
8.9

In a dishonest way to get money or power

is focused on wrong acts done especially for personal gain
venally
vscorruptly
  • Formal
9.9

In a way that accepts money or gifts to act unfairly

is broader, applying to many selfish immoral actions beyond bribery
rottenly
vscorruptly
7.4

In a very bad or unpleasant way

is typically used when the act serves personal advantage
knavishly
vscorruptly
  • Archaic
9.9

Someone behaves in a dishonest, clever way to trick others

emphasizes selfish immoral behavior for gain rather than playful cunning

Antonyms

honestly
182 1.3

In a truthful way that shows you mean what you say

ethically
45 4.4

In a way that follows ideas about what is right and fair

How Dishonest

fraudulently
10 7.5
deceitfully
1 6.3
corruptly
  • Formal
2 7.1
dishonestly
4 3.5
unethically
3 7.0
honestly
182 1.3

Surface Forms

corruptly positive

Morphology

corruptly = corrupt (transparent) = corrupt + ly

Standard adverbial formation from the adjective 'corrupt'; the meaning 'in a corrupt way' is directly predictable.

Etymology

The word corruptly comes from the Latin verb corrumpere, where the part rumpere means 'to break' and you can see the same root in English words like rupture. So, to act corruptly is like 'breaking' rules or trust to get personal gain.