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corruptor

|cor-rupt-or|

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/kəˈrʌptər/

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/kəˈrʌptə/

one who corrupts

Etymology
Etymology Information

'corruptor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'corruptor', where 'cor-' meant 'together' and 'rumpere' meant 'to break'.

Historical Evolution

'corruptor' changed from the Latin word 'corruptor' and eventually became the modern English word 'corruptor'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'one who breaks or destroys', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'one who causes moral decay or corruption'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or thing that corrupts or causes corruption.

The corruptor was arrested for bribing officials.

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Last updated: 2025/02/08 21:36