venal

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈviːnəl/

Definition

Willing to sell one's influence or integrity for money.

Examples

• The city council was widely considered venal because every major contract went to the highest bidder.

• His venal nature made him an easy target for lobbyists seeking to bypass environmental regulations.

• A venal judge can undermine the entire legal system by trading justice for personal gain.

Synonyms of venal

Words with a similar meaning to venal:

• corrupt
• unscrupulous
• mercenary
• bribable

Antonyms of venal

Words with the opposite meaning to venal:

• honest
• incorruptible

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