Synonym: corruptness, degeneracy, depravation, depravity, putrefaction, putrescence, putridness, rottenness, subversion. Similar words: correlation, interrupt, option, adoption, perception, reception, exception, assumption. Meaning: [-pʃn] 
n. 1. lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain 2. in a state of progressive putrefaction 3. decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation) 4. moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles 5. destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity 6. inducement (as of a public official) by improper means (as bribery) to violate duty (as by commiting a felony).
n. 1. lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain 2. in a state of progressive putrefaction 3. decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation) 4. moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles 5. destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity 6. inducement (as of a public official) by improper means (as bribery) to violate duty (as by commiting a felony). 
Random good picture Not show
241. He tried to impeach Mr Premadasa, accusing the president of corruption.
242. This bitter complaint and reference to lavish party practices and official corruption was to grow louder over the year.
243. In 1989 a mass rising for democracy and against corruption challenged the silent leaders of a divided regime.
244. He promised administrative reform, social justice, and an end to corruption.
245. The result: a perpetual cement famine, official rationing and enormous corruption.
246. It was the corruption of the Roman Catholic clergy in medieval times that paved the way for the Reformation.
247. The Committee were particularly concerned about the possible corruption of the young.
248. During the 1980s several newspaper articles made allegations of corruption against the bank.
249. Its managing director, Enzo Papi, is awaiting trial on corruption charges.
250. For months the Yeltsin family has been at the centre of corruption allegations.
251. Corruption has become so widespread there that you almost can't imagine the system working without it.
252. However, in January the military pushed the button for an official investigation of corruption in the ministry of energy.
253. Despite government promises of firm action, no official had to date been convicted of corruption.
253. Wish you will love sentencedict.com and make progress everyday!
254. Investigations into other cases of financial corruption resulted in a series of arrests among senior industry figures.
255. Corruption suspects can be held for 90 days without charge.
256. In our theology, hard work was its own justification, a guard against corruption.
257. War and isolation have proved an ideal breeding ground for corruption and feuding between rival political clans.
258. The majority of the Amphitheater School District governing board reeks with corruption, arrogance, conflicts of interest and blatant stonewalling.
259. Patrick Gabriel had brought corruption, disturbing order, shaking the certainties that Quex needed.
260. It was even suggested that a moderate degree of corruption was tolerable if the economy continued to grow.
261. The newspapers are again filled daily with examples of campaign finance corruption.
262. Despite widespread violence and corruption, Leslie Manigat was declared the winner and was inaugurated on Feb 7.
263. And corruption is condoned by powerful grandees in government and business.
264. The regional attorney general's office is investigating corruption allegations against the university's former rector that involve millions of dollars.
265. It also prevents the types of trade barriers which provide opportunities for corruption.
266. The war against global corruption may be the most important battle of the 21st century.
267. When let out to private contractors, corruption and harsh treatment of the paupers was too often added to failure.
268. Other Customs agents have put corruption in the crosshairs only to find they were firing blanks.
269. The mayor, Pietro Giubilo, had to quit in the face of corruption allegations involving companies linked to Communion and Liberation.
270. In 1965 Ferdinand Marcos became President and retained power thereafter through the increasing use of political corruption and coercion.
More similar words: correlation, interrupt, option, adoption, perception, reception, exception, assumption, conception, description, consumption, prescription, corporation, corridor, correctly, correspondent, corresponding to, bumptious, notion, motion, nation, action, mention, section, question, fiction, auction, edition, portion, reaction.