corruption
14 points
English
10 letters
Common
Commonness #6,457
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Definitions
noun
lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/kɝːˈʌpʃʌn/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural corruptions
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty
moral perversion
lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery)
in a state of progressive putrefaction
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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