Academic Misconduct

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, and forming the main part of the predicate of a sentence

• The act of corrupting public officials is a serious crime that undermines the integrity of government institutions.
• I heard that company is known for corrupting their employees with unethical business practices.
• Don't let that negative influence corrupt your mind.
• The toxic environment was corrupting her soul, slowly eroding her sense of self-worth.

noun a stubborn refusal to obey authority or comply with orders

• The defendant's contumacy in refusing to comply with the court orders resulted in severe consequences.
• Her contumacy towards authority figures often got her into trouble.
• I can't believe his contumacy got him kicked out of school.
• The contumacy of the wild horse symbolized freedom and resistance to being tamed.