Corruptible
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Corruptible is an adjective meaning (of a person) bribable, that can be bought.
Meaning
(of a person) bribable, that can be bought.
More Meanings
- perishable, subject to decay
- (archaic) That which may decay and perish; the human body.
Example Sentences
They systematically corrupt a very corruptible race, (for some time a growing nuisance amongst you)
The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], 1611, →OCLC, 1 Peter 1:18. that yee were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and golde,
The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], 1611, →OCLC, 1 Corinthians 15:53. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortall must put on immortalitie.
Word Forms
- corruptibles
Synonyms for corruptible
Depending on context, synonyms include corruptable, corrupt, venal, dishonest, purchasable, bribable.
Antonyms for corruptible
Common opposites include incorruptible, unbribable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bribable, purchasable, dishonest, venal, corruptable, bribeable.
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