- present participle of corrupt.
corrupting
Example Sentences
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Reasonable people will go in circles forever about whether specific cases are proof of the industry’s maturity or proof of its corrupting effect.
From Slate ● Apr. 28, 2026
Democracies have always worried about dangerous ideas corrupting the young.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
When troublemaker Arlene moves in across the street to live with her father, Maria falls helplessly under her corrupting influence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026
But the judge said Bembridge had a public role and had failed to carry out his duties on behalf of the King for a corrupting motive.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026
I think Mom and Dad think Alex is a corrupting influence.
From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy
