Corrupt
Corrupt adjective - Having or showing lowered moral character or standards.
Despicable and corrupt are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Despicable" instead an adjective "Corrupt".
Despicable
Despicable adjective - Not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency.
Usage example: the cad's despicable behavior toward women
Corrupt and despicable are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Corrupt" instead an adjective "Despicable".
Nearby Word: despicably
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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The Wire features Maurice Levy, a corrupt lawyer for various drug gangs who is probably the most despicable character in the series.
Source: Greedy Jew - Tenpenny is a corrupt, self-serving bastard who's behind some pretty despicable acts, but he's often highly entertaining and gets some of the best lines in the game.
Source: Love to Hate -
For the Evulz: Corrupt asylum owner Monsieur D'Arque's response when Gaston asks him to imprison Belle's father Maurice just to coerce Belle into marrying Gaston.Monsieur D'Arque: Oh, that is despicable...[Evil Laugh]...I love it!
Source: Disney / Beauty and the Beast
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