corruption

noun

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

   noun.attribute

   Synonyms corruptness

   Antonyms incorruption incorruptness

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. in a state of progressive putrefaction

   noun.state

   Synonyms putrescence putridness rottenness

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation)

   noun.process

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles

   noun.attribute

   Examples

   The luxury and corruption among the upper classes.

   Synonyms degeneracy depravation depravity putrefaction

   Source: WordNet 3.0

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

   noun.act

   Examples

   Corruption of a minor.

   Synonyms subversion

   Source: WordNet 3.0

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

   noun.act

   Examples

   He was held on charges of corruption and racketeering.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. The act of corrupting or making putrid, or state of being corrupt or putrid; decomposition or disorganization, in the process of putrefaction; putrefaction; deterioration.

   noun

   Source: webster1913