corruption

US /kəˈrʌpʃən/

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UK /kəˈrʌpʃn/

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noun

  • State of being damaged or spoiled
  • Illegal, immoral dishonesty

other

  • The alteration of something from its original state.
  • The state of being damaged or altered, especially in a way that makes it unusable or unreliable (referring to data or files).
  • The process of decay or rot.
  • Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.
  • Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.
  • Moral decay; depravity.

Examples

Corruption was rife before the election.

The corruption allegations proved false.