corrupted

When something or someone becomes corrupted, they've been influenced by something bad and now their behavior or actions are not what's expected. This can happen to people, organizations, or even institutions.

Corruption often starts with a small step, like a person being offered money for a favor in exchange for doing their job dishonestly. Before long, that corruption spreads throughout the group, and soon it becomes the norm. You might see this in politics, where officials are bribed to make decisions that benefit themselves instead of the people they're supposed to serve. Or, you might hear about corporate scandals where big companies prioritize profits over ethics and end up harming others. Corruption can also be more subtle, like when social media is used to spread false information or propaganda.