corruptible — able to be corrupted; susceptible to corruption or bribery
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to be corrupted; susceptible to corruption or bribery
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈrʌptəbəl/
Example Sentences
- The superhero realized he was corruptible when offered unlimited pizza for life.
- Young minds are often more corruptible than experienced ones.
- The judge proved he was corruptible when he accepted a briefcase full of donuts.
corruptible
ADJECTIVE[/kəˈrʌptəbəl/]
able to be corrupted; susceptible to corruption or bribery
Even the noblest judge can be corruptible when gold piles high on his desk.
Stay incorruptible and uninterruptible!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'corrumpere' meaning 'to destroy completely or break down together.' The word evolved from physical destruction to moral decay, giving us the sense of being capable of being corrupted.
Breakdown
cor- (together/completely) + rupt- (break/burst) + -ible (capable of being)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The superhero realized he was corruptible when offered unlimited pizza for life.”
“Young minds are often more corruptible than experienced ones.”
“The judge proved he was corruptible when he accepted a briefcase full of donuts.”
“Power without accountability makes even good people corruptible.”
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