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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

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