84 Synonyms for Corruption: rot, gangrene

Q: What does corruption mean?

(n): the act of corrupting or of impairing integrity, virtue, or moral principle; the state of being corrupted or debased; loss of purity or integrity; depravity; wickedness; impurity; bribery; the ac

corruption (84 synonym found)

Corruption has 84 synonyms. The top synonyms for corruption are rot, gangrene, pus, ordure, misdirection, decay, scurf, sordes and 76 more. Another word for corruption is rot. Browse the full list below.

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unstraightforwardness

bribery and corruption

Frequently asked questions

What is a synonym for corruption?

A common synonym for corruption is rot. Other synonyms include gangrene, pus, ordure, misdirection.

How many synonyms does corruption have?

Corruption has 84 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does corruption mean?

Definition of corruption:

(n) : the act of corrupting or of impairing integrity, virtue, or moral principle; the state of being corrupted or debased; loss of purity or integrity; depravity; wickedness; impurity; bribery; the act of corrupting or making putrid, or state of being corrupt or putrid; decomposition or disorganization, in the process of putrefaction; putrefaction; deterioration

"it was necessary, by exposing the gross corruptions of monasteries, . . . to exite popular indignation against them. — Hallam"

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