The politician was accused of nepotism when he employed his wife in his electoral office, without advertising the position.
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Nepotism
/ˈnɛp.ə.tɪ.zəm/
Synonyms for "nepotism" (34 found)
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Noun(1 words)
Related words (17)
partialitypartisanismpartisanshippreferencepreferential treatmentpublic titpublic troughslush fundspoils of officespoils systemundetachmentundispassionatenessunneutrality
Noun(4 words)
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8 entriesacademic nepotismcorporate nepotismin-house appointmentnepotistic appointmentnepotistic hiringnepotistic promotionnepotistic tenurepolitical nepotism
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6 entriesnepotism allegationsnepotism in hiringnepotism networksnepotism policynepotism scandalnepotistic appointment
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10 total sentences available.
They accused him of nepotism.
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She was accused for nepotism.
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Nepotism is widespread in Eastern countries.
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