Corrupt and Restore

Corrupt

Corrupt verb - To go through decomposition.
Usage example: a dead mouse corrupting in the walls produced a terrible smell

Restore is an antonym for corrupt.

Restore

Restore verb - To bring back to a former condition or vigor.

Corrupt is an antonym for restore.

Common collocations

person corrupt person restore person
spirit corrupt spirit restore spirit
mind corrupt mind restore mind
faith corrupt faith restore faith
Other words: power, people, youth, body, race, land, time, game, magic, planet, everyone, memories, timeline.

Both words in one sentence

  • Ivory Flower of Light: Legault and Jan pursue a trio of former Black Fang members captured by a corrupt Bern noble, and from there work to restore the Fang to its former glory.
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