word
Corruption
Kur-UH-pshuhn
/kɜːrˈʌpʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
corruption
Dictionary meaning
Inducement, such as of a public official, by improper means, such as bribery, to violate duty.
Examples
- They were held on charges of corruption and racketeering.
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