Meaning & use
corruptible
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.
A note on using this word
Often paired with its opposite, "incorruptible," to emphasize a person's moral steadfastness.
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