debase vs corrupt

debase is not an adjective while corrupt is an adjective.

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

As verbs, corrupt is a hypernym of debase; that is, corrupt is a word with a broader meaning than debase:

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

Other hypernyms of debase include spoil.

As verbs, debase and corrupt are synonyms defined as:

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

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

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