Meaning & use

corruptible

adjective·Advanced

Capable of being persuaded to act dishonestly, especially through bribery or the promise of personal gain.

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Reformers worried that even honest officials could become corruptible under enough financial pressure.

The novel portrays a seemingly incorruptible detective who ultimately proves corruptible after all.

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Often paired with its opposite, "incorruptible," to emphasize a person's moral steadfastness.

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