B2nounpoliticscrime
US/kəˈrʌp.ʃən/
UK/kəˈrʌp.ʃən/
dishonest or illegal behavior by people in power, such as taking money for favors
In context
The fight against corruption has led to the arrest of several senior officials.
Corruption makes public projects slower and much more expensive.
The journalist spent two years investigating corruption in land deals.
Words that go with corruption
verb + noun
- fight corruptionThe new law gives investigators more power to fight corruption.
- root out corruptionThe party promised to root out corruption at every level.
adjective + noun
- widespread corruptionWidespread corruption had destroyed public trust in the police.
- political corruptionThe film is a powerful study of political corruption.
noun + noun
- corruption scandalThe minister resigned after a corruption scandal.
verb + preposition
- accused of corruptionThree council members were accused of corruption last year.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The government is fighting against the corruptions.Correct: The government is fighting corruption.