Corruption

φθορά, -ᾶς, ἡ (φθείρω) [in LXX for שַׁחַת, חֶבֶל, etc. ; ] destruction, corruption, decay (see Mayor on 2Pe, App.

1. destruction, death , (Euripides) 2. metaphorically confusion , φρενῶν (Aeschulus Tragicus) (ML)

corruption

a pit (especially as a trap)

figuratively, destruction

a rope (as twisted), especially a measuring line

by implication, a district or inheritance (as measured)

or a noose (as of cords)

figuratively, a company (as if tied together)

also a throe (especially of parturition)

also ruin