corruption

(noun)

noun

1. lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain

Similar word(s): corruptness

Definition categories: attribute, dishonesty

2. in a state of progressive putrefaction

Similar word(s): putrescence, putridness, rottenness

Definition categories: state, putrefaction, rot

3. decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation)

Definition categories: process, decay

4. moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles

- the luxury and corruption among the upper classes

Similar word(s): degeneracy, depravation, depravity, putrefaction

Definition categories: attribute, immorality

5. destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity

- corruption of a minor

Similar word(s): subversion

Definition categories: act, debasement, degradation

6. inducement (as of a public official) by improper means (as bribery) to violate duty (as by commiting a felony)

- he was held on charges of corruption and racketeering

Definition categories: act, inducement, inducing