Synonyms for
Corruption
Definition
Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.
Synonyms & similar words
putrefaction
degeneracy
depravity
subversion
incorruptness
depravation
putridness
putrescence
rottenness
corruptness
bribery
fraud
graft
malfeasance
misconduct
shadiness
skulduggery
wrongdoing
crookedness
deceit
deception
delinquency
dishonesty
exploitation
kickback
misappropriation
nepotism
racketeering
scandal
Synonyms by register
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- political corruption
- corporate corruption
- widespread corruption
- fight corruption
- stem corruption
- prevent corruption
- end corruption
- root out corruption
Word family
Usage note
Corruption often refers to dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery. It can also refer to the state of being morally depraved or the process of decay.
Example sentences
- Corruption is a serious problem in some countries.
- The politician was accused of corruption.
- The company was involved in corruption and was fined heavily.
- Corruption undermines trust in government and institutions.
- The police were investigating allegations of corruption.
Quotes
Corruption is a cancer: a cancer that eats away at a citizen's faith in democracy, diminishes the instinct for innovation and creativity; already-tight national budgets, crowding out important national investments. It wastes the talent of entire generations. It scares away investments and jobs.
Corruption is a curse that afflicts many countries. It not only threatens the basic rights of citizens but also undermines good governance, economic development, and democratic ideals.
Corruption is the enemy of development, and of good governance. It must be got rid of. Both the government and the people at large must come together to achieve this national objective.