Is "screw up the system" formal enough? / screw up vs. f... up

political-correctness

Solution 1:

Screw up has a colloquial but acceptable feel to it. In my scientific experience it is not offensive but does not qualify as formal technical usage. You might try corrupt as a correct and more formal term.

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