CEFR B2

corruption

noun

Meaning

Dishonest or illegal behavior, especially by people in positions of power, such as politicians or police officers.

Examples

The investigation revealed widespread corruption within the city government.
Many citizens are frustrated by the level of corruption in the country.

Synonyms: dishonesty, fraud, malfeasance, venality

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corruption (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /kəˈrʌpʃən/

Definition

Dishonest or illegal behavior, especially by people in positions of power, such as politicians or police officers.

Examples

The investigation revealed widespread corruption within the city government.
Many citizens are frustrated by the level of corruption in the country.
Fighting corruption is a key promise of the new administration.

How to Use corruption

corruption in (prepositional phrase): Specifies the area or institution where corruption is present. — "There is a lot of corruption in politics."
corruption of (prepositional phrase): Indicates what is being corrupted or the source of corruption. — "The corruption of the justice system is a serious threat."
fight corruption (collocation): To actively work against dishonest or illegal behavior, especially by those in power. — "The organization is dedicated to fighting corruption worldwide."

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