Corruptions

Synonyms for "corruptions" (15 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (3)

Strong matches (5)

Related words (7)

Noun(7 words)
graftimpurityincidencemoral decayprevalencerate of corruptionvenality

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: bribery, contamination, debasement, degeneration, degradation.
  • Sentence evidence is available for corruptions, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from opengloss.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "corruptions".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "corruptions"

Keep "corruptions" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "corruptions" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "corruptions", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "corruptions" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

4 relation types

More general

12 entries
data faultdata quality issuedegradationethical declineethical lapsegovernance failureillegal actsimmoralityinformation defectmisconductsystemic failurewrongdoing

More specific

15 entries
bit rotbriberychecksum failureconflict of interestcontracting irregularitiesdebasementembezzlementemolument abusegraftmemory corruptionmoral erosionnepotismpacket lossprocurement fraud ratestate capture

Collocations

5 entries
corporate corruptioncorruption scandalpolitical corruptionpublic sector corruptionsystemic corruption

Derivations

4 entries

Sample sentences

3 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

According to the "Ahl al-Haqq" the universe consists of only one substance, and all that we name generations and corruptions, death and life, is a mere combination or dissolution of modes.

Source: tatoeba (534470)

"He had been 30 years, or whatever it was, plowing a lonely furrow and finding that, actually, what he was being confronted with were the small compromises — looking the other way, the small corruptions — and that he didn't get the test he wanted to get, so he had become quite disillusioned and quite aggressive," explains Gleeson.

Source: tatoeba (11114669)

The simplicity of its republican origin had so far affected the external character and expression of the imperial office, that in the midst of luxury the most unbounded, and spite of all other corruptions, a majestic plainness of manners, deportment, and dress, had still continued from generation to generation, characteristic of the Roman imperator in his intercourse with his subjects.

Source: tatoeba (12356829)

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "corruptions"?

Closest matches include bribery, contamination, debasement, degeneration, degradation.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "corruptions"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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