corruption

NOUN /kə'rəpʃən/
10 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH C

corruption is a valid 10-letter word worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
C3O1R1R1U1P3T1I1O1N1
3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =14 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 28TRIPLE WORD → 42
MEANING

What does corruption mean?

NOUN · 6 SENSES
1

In a state of progressive putrefaction.

2

Lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain.

SYNONYMS
BROADER
3

Destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity.

“corruption of a minor”

SYNONYMS
RELATED
4

Moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles.

“the luxury and corruption among the upper classes”

BROADER
5

Decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation).

BROADER
6

Inducement (as of a public official) by improper means (as bribery) to violate duty (as by commiting a felony).

“he was held on charges of corruption and racketeering”