corruptness

noun

Definition of corruptnessnext
as in corruption
a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior such corruptness in government threatens our democratic institutions

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  1. corruption
  2. degradation
Noun
  • That committee adjourned without action, but Madigan was later convicted on corruption charges and is serving a 7 1/2-year federal prison sentence.
    — Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Andrey Zvyagintsev’s Minotaur, which won Cannes’ runner-up prize, the Grand Prix, explores personal, political and patriarchal corruption in contemporary Russia.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of corruption
Noun
  • Such validation prevents knowledge base degradation affecting future business decisions.
    — Ipsita Mohanty, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Water quality and degradation of lawns or golf courses are also common.
    — Mark Vrtiska, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
Definition of degradation
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“Corruptness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corruptness. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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