corruption

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /kəˈrʌpʃən/

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• Hyphenation: cor‧rup‧tion

Noun

Singular corruption

Plural corruptions

1. (uncountable) Corruption is the improper use of power to benefit yourself.

   The corruption among police increased when their pay was cut.

Related words

• corrupt