Corrupt
Corrupt verb - To go through decomposition.
Usage example: a dead mouse corrupting in the walls produced a terrible smell
Develop
Develop verb - To gradually become clearer or more detailed.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Crowley gets to corrupt Manchester and Glasgow, while Aziraphale is allowed to develop Edinburgh and the whole of Shropshire.
Source: Big Book of War -
Corrupt the Cutie: Twins Tsukito and Seiji develop a hobby of teaching Kotoha "dirty talk" and sexual meaning behind words, much to Konoe's horror and frustration.
Source: Manga / ZE -
Obviously, play some 'subduing' pranks on your boastful, corrupt father to take him down a peg, then develop your latent psychokinetic powers to help that nice teacher who recognised your genius.
Source: Plucky Girl
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