infect vs corrupt

infect is not an adjective while corrupt is an adjective.

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

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

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

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

infect (verb)	corrupt (verb)
contaminate with a disease or microorganism	alter from the original
communicate a disease to	place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
affect in a contagious way	make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
corrupt with ideas or an ideology	corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality