corrupt vs debase

corrupt is an adjective but debase is not an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
corrupt	No	Yes	Yes	No
debase	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, debase is a hyponym of corrupt; that is, debase is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than corrupt:

corrupt: alter from the original
debase: corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones

Other hyponyms of corrupt include adulterate, dilute, load, stretch.

As verbs, corrupt and debase are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of corrupt include debauch, demoralise, demoralize, deprave, misdirect, pervert, profane, subvert, vitiate.

corrupt (adjective)	debase (adjective)
lacking in integrity
not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive
containing errors or alterations
touched by rot or decay

corrupt (verb)	debase (verb)
alter from the original	lower in value by increasing the base-metal content
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon	corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones
make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence	corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality