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'corruption' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'corruption' with 7 example sentences.


corruption noun

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

: in a state of progressive putrefaction

: decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation)

: moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles

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

: inducement (as of a public official) by improper means (as bribery) to violate duty (as by committing a felony)


  • In my country, politics is synonymous with corruption.
  • This oil company was involved in a massive oil corruption scandal.
  • Today is the international anti-corruption day.
  • The new government promised to rid the country of corruption.
  • This politician resigned after being linked to a corruption scandal.
  • He dedicated his life to fighting corruption.
  • We won't condone any corruption.
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