noun · neutral
corruption
/kəˈrʌpʃən/co·RUP·tion
Dishonest or illegal behaviour by people in power, especially to get money or advantages.
Examples
“Many countries struggle to reduce corruption in public institutions.”
“A corruption scandal forced several ministers to resign.”
“Transparent systems help prevent corruption.”
Band 8 sentence
“Addressing corruption requires not only stricter laws but also transparent institutions and public accountability.”
Collocations
- fight corruption
- corruption scandal
Word family
Common mistakes
He was accused for corruption.→He was accused of corruption.
There is much corrupt in the office.→There is much corruption in the office.
Say it for a higher band
5bribe→6dishonesty→7+corruption
Synonyms
bribery
Easily confused
bribery
“The official was convicted of bribery after accepting cash for the contract.”
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