corruption
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ʃən noun
1.
the act of corrupting or state of being corrupt.
2.
moral perversion; depravity.
3.
perversion of integrity.
4.
corrupt or dishonest proceedings.
5.
6.
debasement or alteration, as of language or a text.
7.
a debased form of a word.
8.
putrefactive decay; rottenness.
9.
any corrupting influence or agency.
Origin:
1300–50; Middle English corrupcio(u)n (< Anglo-French) < Latin corruptiōn-, stem of corruptiō. See corrupt, -ion
1300–50; Middle English corrupcio(u)n (< Anglo-French) < Latin corruptiōn-, stem of corruptiō. See corrupt, -ion
Related forms
an·ti·cor·rup·tion, noun, adjective
o·ver·cor·rup·tion, noun
pre·cor·rup·tion, noun
Synonyms
2. dissolution, immorality. 8. rot, putrefaction, putrescence, foulness, pollution, contamination.
2. dissolution, immorality. 8. rot, putrefaction, putrescence, foulness, pollution, contamination.
Antonyms
1–3. purity. 3, 4. honesty.
1–3. purity. 3, 4. honesty.
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| —n | |
| 1. | the act of corrupting or state of being corrupt |
| 2. | moral perversion; depravity |
| 3. | dishonesty, esp bribery |
| 4. | putrefaction or decay |
| 5. | alteration, as of a manuscript |
| 6. | an altered form of a word |
| cor'ruptionist | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
corruption
mid-14c., of material things, especially dead bodies, also of the soul, morals, etc., from Fr. corruption, from L. corruptionem, noun of action from corrumpere (see corrupt). Of public offices from early 15c.; of language from late 15c.
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Example sentences
It's a controversial policy, though, as some fear corruption could enter into the admissions process.
And the starting-point should be to fight against corruption and other organised political crimes.
Autocratic regimes weaken themselves by restricting free speech and allowing corruption to spread.
Learn the difference among philosophy, economics, and corruption.
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