Definitions
- Describing something that can be turned or changed from its original state or purpose. - Referring to a person who is susceptible to being influenced or swayed from their beliefs or values. - Talking about a situation or circumstance that can be manipulated or distorted for personal gain.
- Describing something that is susceptible to being tainted or contaminated. - Referring to a person who is vulnerable to being influenced or bribed to act against their moral principles. - Talking about a system or organization that is open to abuse or dishonesty.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe susceptibility to negative influences.
- 2Both words can refer to people, things, or situations.
- 3Both words imply a potential for harm or damage.
- 4Both words suggest a lack of integrity or purity.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Pervertible refers to something that can be changed or manipulated, while corruptible refers to something that can be tainted or influenced in a negative way.
- 2Usage: Pervertible is less common and more specific than corruptible, which has a wider range of applications.
- 3Connotation: Pervertible has a neutral connotation, while corruptible has a negative connotation.
- 4Scope: Pervertible can refer to positive or negative changes, while corruptible only refers to negative changes.
Remember this!
Pervertible and corruptible are synonyms that describe susceptibility to negative influences. However, pervertible refers to something that can be changed or manipulated, while corruptible refers to something that can be tainted or influenced in a negative way. Pervertible is less common and more specific than corruptible, which has a wider range of applications. Both words suggest a lack of integrity or purity and imply a potential for harm or damage.
