C1noun formal 2K

Corruption

🇬🇧 UK /["/kəˈrʌpʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kəˈrʌpʃn/"]/

Meaning of Corruption

dishonest or illegal behaviour, especially of people in authority

In simple words: Dishonest or illegal behavior, usually by people in power.

Corruption in a sentence

• The government launched an investigation into corruption within the police force.
• Corruption in business can lead to unfair advantages and economic disparities.
• The trial exposed corruption among several high-ranking officials.
• Software corruption caused the file to become unreadable.
• Data corruption during the transfer resulted in errors on the disk.
• Corruption of the digital image made it impossible to recover the original photograph.

How to use Corruption

Often used in political contexts. It's more suitable in formal discussions or writing than in casual conversation. Avoid using it in overly emotional contexts.

Grammar pattern

corruption + of + authority/officials

Memory hint

Think of 'corrupt' as 'corpse' – something dead inside, like honesty gone.

Related words

Collocations with Corruption

• endemic
• massive
• rampant
• case
• attack
• combat
• fight
• scandal
• allegation
• charge
• corruption among
• corruption in
• accusations of corruption
• allegations of corruption
• charges of corruption
• endemic
• massive
• rampant
• case
• attack
• combat
• fight
• scandal
• allegation
• charge
• corruption among
• corruption in
• accusations of corruption
• allegations of corruption
• charges of corruption

Synonyms for Corruption

• bribery
• fraud
• deceit
• malfeasance
• dishonesty

Opposites of Corruption

• integrity
• honesty
• virtue

Common mistakes with Corruption

• Confusing 'corruption' with 'corrections'
• Using 'corruption' as a verb instead of a noun
• Mispronouncing it, especially stressing the wrong syllable

Frequently asked questions about Corruption

What does Corruption mean?

Dishonest or illegal behavior, usually by people in power.

What is the definition of Corruption?

dishonest or illegal behaviour, especially of people in authority

How do you use Corruption in a sentence?

The government launched an investigation into corruption within the police force.

Can you give another example of Corruption?

Corruption in business can lead to unfair advantages and economic disparities.

What are synonyms for Corruption?

Common alternatives include bribery, fraud, deceit, malfeasance, dishonesty.

What is the opposite of Corruption?

Opposite meanings include integrity, honesty, virtue.

What words go with Corruption?

It commonly pairs with endemic, massive, rampant, case, attack, combat, fight, scandal, allegation, charge, corruption among, corruption in, accusations of corruption, allegations of corruption, charges of corruption, endemic, massive, rampant, case, attack, combat, fight, scandal, allegation, charge, corruption among, corruption in, accusations of corruption, allegations of corruption, charges of corruption.

What are common mistakes when using Corruption?

Confusing 'corruption' with 'corrections' Using 'corruption' as a verb instead of a noun Mispronouncing it, especially stressing the wrong syllable

How do you pronounce Corruption?

US: /["/kəˈrʌpʃn/"]/, UK: /["/kəˈrʌpʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Corruption formal or informal?

"Corruption" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Corruption?

Often used in political contexts. It's more suitable in formal discussions or writing than in casual conversation. Avoid using it in overly emotional contexts.

What CEFR level is Corruption?

"Corruption" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.