💰🚫Corruption

noun
/kəˈrʌp.ʃən/

Meaning

dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition
dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power

Example Sentences

The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices.

The government launched a campaign to fight corruption.

Synonyms

dishonesty, bribery, fraud, decay, venality
Entry 1
dishonesty, bribery, fraud, decay
Entry 2
dishonesty, bribery, fraud, venality

Antonyms

honesty, integrity, purity, incorruptibility
Entry 1
honesty, integrity, purity, incorruptibility
Entry 2
honesty, integrity

Collocations

government corruption, fight corruption, corruption scandal, political corruption, corruption charges
Entry 1
government corruption, fight corruption, corruption scandal
Entry 2
political corruption, corruption scandal, fight corruption, corruption charges

More Example Sentences

They are bold enough to speak against corruption.

Otherwise corruption increases and the society faces decline.

I think corruption is the biggest obstacle to our country's development.

What will be the reaction of the people about the effort of the government to uproot corruption?

What will be the reaction of the people of California about the effort of the government to uproot corruption?

Everybody knows how much unbiased the tenure of caretaker government is to eradicate corruption from the society.

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