Corruption - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |kəˈrʌpʃn|  American pronunciation of the word corruption
Brit.  |kəˈrʌpʃ(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word corruption

noun

- lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
- in a state of progressive putrefaction (syn: putrescence, putridness, rottenness)
- decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation)
- moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles (syn: degeneracy, depravation, depravity, putrefaction)
the luxury and corruption among the upper classes
- destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity (syn: subversion)
corruption of a minor
- inducement (as of a public official) by improper means (as bribery) to violate duty (as by commiting a felony)
he was held on charges of corruption and racketeering

Extra examples

There are rumors of widespread corruption in the city government.

He is facing charges of corruption.

The investigation uncovered widespread corruption within the police force.

The word 'Thursday' is a corruption of 'Thor's Day'.

Magistrates are investigating corruption in the police force.

...the politician's reputation was permanently bloodied by the rumors of corruption...

She has grabbed the headlines by making public accusations of corruption within the government.

Investigators have made accusations of corruption against a group of former officials.

We heard stories of corruption in the upper echelons of the firm.

...an adjuration to check the facts carefully before publishing the exposé on corruption in the statehouse...

...an opprobrious attack on the alleged corruption in the police department...

...a city government that is rife with malfeasance and corruption...

She was involved in a seamy corruption scandal.

He was convicted of corruption, and will be disqualified from office.

People are concerned about corruption and social inequality.

Word forms

noun
singular: corruption
plural: corruptions
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