1
as in decomposition
the process by which dead organic matter separates into simpler substances
the ancient Egyptians used special preservatives to spare their dead from complete corruption
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as in degradation
a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior
the corruption of the upper classes eventually led to the fall of the Roman empire
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as in immorality
immoral conduct or practices harmful or offensive to society
Socrates was put to death because the ancient Athenians believed he was spreading corruption to their youth
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Recent Examples of corruption
This is about the corruption and megalomania of one person.
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Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
This cluster is important for some EU countries that worry about Ukraine’s ability and willingness to fight corruption.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
His page routinely features posts about crime, political figures, the Oklahoma Department of Corrections and accusations of police corruption.
—Penny Weaver, Arkansas Online, 15 June 2026
But the sitting president having an active stake in certain companies has raised alarms among ethics experts and Democrats on Capitol Hill, who say the arrangement leaves the door open for corruption.
—Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 15 June 2026
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Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
This cluster is important for some EU countries that worry about Ukraine’s ability and willingness to fight corruption.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
His page routinely features posts about crime, political figures, the Oklahoma Department of Corrections and accusations of police corruption.
—Penny Weaver, Arkansas Online, 15 June 2026
But the sitting president having an active stake in certain companies has raised alarms among ethics experts and Democrats on Capitol Hill, who say the arrangement leaves the door open for corruption.
—Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corruption
Noun
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Store ripe produce in the refrigerator to slow down decomposition.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Apply thin, dry layers of clippings to prevent matting, promote decomposition, and avoid oxygen blockage.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
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Forest degradation, driven by wildfires, logging and drought, affects about 40% of the Amazon and has outpaced clear-cutting in recent years.—
Gabriela Sa Pessoa,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Forest degradation, driven by wildfires, logging and drought, affects about 40% of the Amazon and has outpaced clear-cutting in recent years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Independents said the worst thing about Republicans was their loyalty to Trump (10%), perceptions of corruption and self-enrichment (8%), dishonesty, hypocrisy or immorality (7%), a lack of concern for ordinary people or cruelty (6%), and ineffective and weak or unqualified leadership (5%).—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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Following this tendency might finally cure us not only of indigestion but also the ancient immorality of eating other organisms.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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The cynicism and paranoia of the '70s are ever-present, exploring America's moral decay amid troubled times.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Pratt had relentlessly focused on homelessness, crime and decay that's marred a city otherwise known for its culinary scene, postcard scenery and a global entertainment industry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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The movie’s gravest sin, though, might be its very existence.—
Jacob Stern,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
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Do not allow the sins of the past to overwhelm, to drown the present.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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The island village is beset by sea hags, serial killers, creepy clowns and other evils that interfere with Tom’s dream of turning Widow’s Bay into a Martha’s Vineyard-like tourist destination.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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And evil and injustice ultimately never prevails over the grace of God for those who adhere to the Golden Rule.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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Denver author Josiah Hesse was raised by Evangelical parents in churches that believe in the torments of hell, that their poverty is due to their sinfulness and lack of faith.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
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This lawless crew shares dramaturgical DNA with the vice figures from medieval morality plays, personifications of sinfulness who would confide their schemes to the audience and make theatergoers their co-conspirators in a riveting game that obviously left its mark on a young Shakespeare.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2026
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That was really what helped me into the character and into her evilness.—
William Earl,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Corruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corruption. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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