Definitions and Examples of corrupt, ruin, damage
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To cause something to become dishonest, immoral, or untrustworthy.
Example
The politician was accused of trying to corrupt the election process by bribing voters.
To cause something to become destroyed, spoiled, or unusable.
Example
The heavy rain ruined our picnic plans by flooding the park.
To cause harm or injury to something, often resulting in a loss of value or usefulness.
Example
The earthquake damaged many buildings in the city, leaving thousands homeless.
Key Differences: corrupt vs ruin vs damage
- 1Corrupt implies an intentional act of making something dishonest or immoral.
- 2Ruin suggests a complete destruction or damage beyond repair.
- 3Damage refers to harm or injury that affects the value or usefulness of something.
Effective Usage of corrupt, ruin, damage
- 1Legal Documents: Use amended when referring to changes made to legal documents.
- 2News Articles: Use corrupt, ruin, and damage to describe negative events or actions.
- 3Everyday Conversations: Incorporate these antonyms to express negative outcomes or consequences.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Corrupt implies intentional dishonesty, ruin suggests complete destruction, and damage refers to harm that affects value or usefulness. Use amended when referring to changes made to legal documents. Use corrupt, ruin, and damage to describe negative events or actions in news articles or everyday conversations.
