corrupting influence

language: en

definitions

  1. A person, thing, or force that causes moral decay, dishonesty, or the loss of integrity and virtue in others.
    en: A person, thing, or force that causes moral decay, dishonesty, or the loss of integrity and virtue in others.
  2. A factor that causes the distortion, impurity, or degradation of data, language, or a system.
    en: A factor that causes the distortion, impurity, or degradation of data, language, or a system.

examples

  1. The gang leader was seen as a corrupting influence on the local youth.

    The gang leader was seen as a corrupting influence on the local youth.

  2. The introduction of slang can sometimes act as a corrupting influence on formal language.

    The introduction of slang can sometimes act as a corrupting influence on formal language.