Synonyms of corruption
60 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for corruption is sin. Other synonyms of corruption are wrongdoing, degradation, wickedness, perversion and depravity. The opposite of corruption is rehabilitation.
Synonyms and similar words for corruption
nounThe act of corrupting or of impairing integrity, virtue, or moral principle; the state of being...
- depravityThe state or condition of being depraved; moral debasement.
- wickednessThe state of being wicked; evil disposition; immorality.
- impurityA state of immorality or sin; especially the weakness of the flesh: inchastity.
- bribery
- debasementThe act of debasing or the state of being debased; a lowering or degradation, especially in character or quality.
- evil
- sinfulnessThe property of being sinful.
- basenessThe quality or condition of being base.
- defilementThe act of defiling.
- degeneracyThe state of being degenerate (in all senses).
- degradationThe state of being reduced in rank, character, or reputation; baseness; moral, physical, or intellectual degeneracy...
- depravationThe act of depraving, or making anything bad; the act of corrupting.
- depravednessThe state of being depraved; depravity.
- iniquity
- lewdityLewdness; indecency or depravity.
- malignityThe quality of being malign or malignant; badness, evilness, monstrosity, depravity, maliciousness.
- misdoingWrongdoing.
- misguiltOffense; misdeed; crime; fault.
- obliquityMental or moral deviation or perversity; immorality.
- peccabilityThe state or quality of being peccable; liability to sin.
- perversionThe action of perverting someone or something; humiliation; debasement.
- pollutionThe desecration of something holy or sacred; defilement, profanation.
- sinSinfulness, depravity, iniquity.
- turpitudeInherent baseness, depravity or wickedness; corruptness and evilness.
- vitiationMoral corruption.
- wrongdoingViolation of standards of behavior.
- pravity archaicPerversion, depravity; wickedness.
nounThe act of corrupting or making putrid, or state of being corrupt or putrid; decomposition or...
- adulterationThe process of adulterating.
- contamination
- dirtyingA soiling or making dirty.
- soilingAn act of making dirty.
- tainting
- graftCorruption in official life.
- decay
- decomposition
- deteriorationThe process of making or growing worse, or the state of having grown worse.
- putrefaction
- rotting
nounThe product of corruption; putrid matter.
nounUnethical administrative or executive practices (in government or business), including bribery...
- venalityThe fact or state of being for sale, especially with reference to bribes or corruption.
nounThe act of changing, or of being changed, for the worse; departure from what is pure, simple, or...
- worseningA worse situation; an aggravation or deterioration.
- aggravation
- degeneration
- devolution
- exacerbationAn increase in the severity of something (such as a disease).
- ruiningThe act or process by which something is ruined.
- witheringThe process by which something withers.
- wrecking
- destroying
- spoilingPlunder; pillage.
- erosion
- embasement obsoleteThe act of bringing down; lowering or deterioration.
nounA nonstandard form of a word, expression, or text, especially when resulting from misunderstanding...
- bastardizationThe creation of an inferior copy or version; corruption, degradation, or debasement.
nounMore synonyms
- rent-seeking
- abasement
- debauchmentThe act of debauching or corrupting; the act of seducing from virtue or duty.
- impurificationThe act or process of impurifying.
- profanationThe act of profaning; desecration, blasphemous behaviour, defilement.
- depravement archaicDepravity; corruption.
Opposite of corruption
nounMore antonyms
- exaltation
- expiation
- preservation
- purgation
- purification
- rehabilitationThe process of rehabilitating somebody or something.
Meaning of corruption
- 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.
- 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.
- noun The product of corruption; putrid matter.
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Questions about synonyms of corruption
- What is another word for corruption?
- Corruption has 60 synonyms on Word.ws, such as sin, wrongdoing, degradation, wickedness, perversion, depravity, degeneracy and deterioration.
- What is the opposite of corruption?
- The opposite of corruption is rehabilitation.
- What does corruption mean?
- 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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