corruption
word
Definition
Corruption is the act of using power dishonestly for personal gain, often involving bribery, cheating, or illegal actions. It can also refer to the decay or loss of integrity in something.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly in politics or business ('government corruption', 'political corruption') but can be used for moral or data 'corruption'. Formal term; in tech, 'data corruption' means damaged data. Not used to describe a person directly, but 'corrupt official' is common.
Example Sentences
The police are investigating government corruption.
basic
Corruption is a big problem in many countries.
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Bribery is one form of corruption.
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After years of corruption, the company finally went bankrupt.
natural
People are tired of all the political corruption.
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We lost important information because of data corruption.
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