| 释义 |
Noun: corruption ku'rúpshun- Lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
- corruptness - In a state of progressive putrefaction
- putrescence, putridness, rottenness - Decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation)
- Moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles
"the luxury and corruption among the upper classes"
- degeneracy, depravation, depravity, putrefaction - Destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity
"corruption of a minor"
- subversion - Inducement (as of a public official) by improper means (as bribery) to violate duty (as by committing a felony)
"he was held on charges of corruption and racketeering"
Derived forms: corruptions See also: corrupt, incorrupt Type of: debasement, decay, degradation, dishonesty, immorality, inducement, inducing, putrefaction, rot Encyclopedia: Corruption |