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corruption in Malay

rasuah

/kəˈɹʌpʃən/

corruption in Malay: rasuah, korupsi. In English, corruption means the act of corrupting or of impairing integrity, virtue, or moral principle; the state of being corrupted or debased; loss of purity or integrity.

Malay words for corruption

the act of impairing integrity
rasuah
seeking bribes
korupsi

English meaning of corruption

  1. noun The act of corrupting or of impairing integrity, virtue, or moral principle; the state of being corrupted or debased; loss of purity or integrity.
  2. noun The act of corrupting or making putrid, or state of being corrupt or putrid; decomposition or disorganization, in the process of putrefaction; putrefaction; deterioration.
  3. noun The product of corruption; putrid matter.
  4. noun The decomposition of biological matter.

Full definition of corruption

corruption in a sentence

  • a corruption of style
  • corruption of innocence

Synonyms of corruption

All synonyms of corruption

corruption in other languages

Questions about corruption in Malay

What is the meaning of corruption in Malay?
Corruption in Malay is rasuah, korupsi.
Apakah maksud corruption dalam bahasa Melayu?
Corruption: rasuah, korupsi.
What does corruption mean in English?
Corruption means the act of corrupting or of impairing integrity, virtue, or moral principle; the state of being corrupted or debased; loss of purity or integrity.

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