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1. corruption
noun. ['kɝˈʌpʃən'] lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain.
Synonyms
- incorrupt
- venality
- corrupt
- infection
- dishonesty
- corruptness
Antonyms
- honesty
- corrupt
- incorruptness
- ingenuousness
Etymology
- corruption (French)
- corruptio (Latin)
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Rhymes with Corruption
- disruption
- interruption
- eruption
Sentences with corruption
1. Noun, singular or mass
I would suggest you buy a new one to avoid data corruption or data lost.
Quotes about corruption
1. The duty of youth is to challenge corruption.
- Kurt Cobain
2. At this time of year it's easy to forget the true meaning of Christianity - the lies, the corruption, the abuse.
- Banksy
3. The humble sinner will sometimes be interpreted as one of the filthiest in the eyes of man yet immersed in the eyes of God, and this is due to the volition of honesty regarding his own corruption.
- Criss Jami, Killosophy
2. corruption
noun. ['kɝˈʌpʃən'] in a state of progressive putrefaction.
Synonyms
- putridness
- rot
- putrescence
- rottenness
Antonyms
- rightness
- good
- goodness
- incorruptibility
Etymology
- corruption (French)
- corruptio (Latin)
3. corruption
noun. ['kɝˈʌpʃən'] moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles.
Synonyms
- depravation
- immorality
- depravity
- degeneracy
Antonyms
- perfect
- good health
- legality
- righteousness
Etymology
- corruption (French)
- corruptio (Latin)
4. corruption
noun. ['kɝˈʌpʃən'] inducement (as of a public official) by improper means (as bribery) to violate duty (as by commiting a felony).
Synonyms
- inducing
Antonyms
- moral
- honest
Etymology
- corruption (French)
- corruptio (Latin)
5. corruption
noun. ['kɝˈʌpʃən'] decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation).
Antonyms
- scrupulousness
Etymology
- corruption (French)
- corruptio (Latin)
6. corruption
noun. ['kɝˈʌpʃən'] destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity.
Synonyms
- subversion
- debasement
Antonyms
- straight
- dishonesty
- fresh
Etymology
- corruption (French)
- corruptio (Latin)