co
rrup
tion
Plural
corruptions
1
illegal and dishonest behavior of someone, particularly one who is in a position of power
- The investigation revealed widespread corruption within the government, with officials taking bribes.
- Corruption in the police force led to a lack of trust among the community.
- Many citizens took to the streets to protest against corruption in the local government.
- Transparency organizations are working to reduce corruption in developing countries.
- He was accused of corruption after accepting kickbacks from contractors in exchange for favorable deals.
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2
destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity
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3
inducement (as of a public official) by improper means (as bribery) to violate duty (as by commiting a felony)
4
the process of abandoning moral principles and behaving immorally
- The book explores the corruption of a man's character under the pressure of societal expectations.
- She worried about the corruption of her child's values due to peer pressure at school.
- Exposure to criminal activities resulted in the corruption of the once-law-abiding community members.
- He claimed that sex and violence on TV led to the corruption of young people.
5
decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation)
6
in a state of progressive putrefaction
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