corruptly
Definition
Adverb: - In a corrupt manner: Acting dishonestly or immorally, especially for personal gain; involving bribery, fraud, or a departure from integrity.
Usage
The adverb "corruptly" describes how an action is performed. It modifies verbs to indicate that the action is done with dishonesty, a lack of integrity, or through bribery. - It is primarily used in formal, legal, or official contexts to describe unethical conduct. - It often collocates with verbs like "act," "behave," "accept," "offer," or "influence."
Examples
- The official was accused of acting corruptly by accepting bribes to approve the construction permit.
- He used his power corruptly to secure government contracts for his friend's company.
- The judge ruled that the evidence showed the contract had been obtained corruptly.
Advanced Usage
- "To solicit corruptly": To ask for or try to obtain something (like a bribe) in a dishonest or illegal manner.
- The inspector was charged with soliciting corruptly from local business owners.
- In legal phrasing, it is often used to specify the nature of an offense.
- The statute makes it a crime to "corruptly obstruct" an official proceeding.
Variants and Related Words
- Corrupt (adjective): Willing to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain.
- Corrupt (verb): To cause someone or something to become dishonest or immoral; to change data or a file from its correct original form.
- Corruption (noun): Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process by which something is changed from its original use or meaning.
Synonyms
- Dishonestly: In a deceitful or fraudulent way.
- Fraudulently: Done with intent to deceive, typically for personal or financial gain.
- Unscrupulously: Without moral principles; not honest or fair.
Antonyms
- Honestly: In a truthful, fair, or honorable way.
- Incorruptibly: In a manner that is not susceptible to corruption, especially bribery.
- Ethically: In a way that relates to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.
Adverb
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in a corrupt manner
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