Political Corruption

noun a form of organized crime in which individuals or groups engage in robbery, theft, and other illegal activities

• The government is taking measures to combat the increasing banditry in rural areas.
• People are getting fed up with the banditry happening around here.
• Those bandits are causing trouble again with their banditry.
• Banditry in the form of corruption is rampant in the highest levels of government.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to indicate whether a noun is specific or unspecific

• It is important to remember that it is never acceptable to break the law.
• Dude, you can't just break the law like that!
• Don't be stupid and try to break the law, man.
• Sometimes it feels like the only way to get ahead is to break the law.

noun a secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others

• The investigation uncovered evidence of collusion between the two companies.
• I heard there might be some collusion going on between the boss and the supplier.
• They're in cahoots, there's definitely some collusion happening.
• The synchronized swimming team moved in perfect collusion during the routine.

adjective susceptible to corruption or bribery

• It is believed that power can make even the most virtuous person corruptible.
• Watch out for those corruptible politicians, they can't be trusted.
• Stay away from that guy, he's totally corruptible.
• The temptation was so strong, it made her feel like she was corruptible.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, and forming the main part of the predicate of a sentence

• The act of corrupting public officials is a serious crime that undermines the integrity of government institutions.
• I heard that company is known for corrupting their employees with unethical business practices.
• Don't let that negative influence corrupt your mind.
• The toxic environment was corrupting her soul, slowly eroding her sense of self-worth.

noun a concerted effort to keep an illegal or unethical act or situation from being made public or becoming known

verb to conceal or hide something, especially a wrongdoing or mistake

• The company tried to cover up the scandal by withholding information from the public.
• I heard that she's trying to cover up her mistake by blaming someone else.
• Don't try to cover up your tracks, we know what really happened.
• His smile was just a cover up for the pain he was feeling inside.

noun unfair or dishonest behavior, especially in a game or sport

• The authorities are investigating the possibility of foul play in the suspicious death.
• I have a feeling there was some foul play involved in that game.
• I smell foul play in the air, something doesn't seem right.
• The politician's sudden change of heart raised suspicions of foul play among the public.

noun intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food

• The company's downfall was ultimately caused by the greed of its executives.
• His greed for money knows no bounds.
• Don't be such a greedy guts, share some of that pizza!
• Greed is like a bottomless pit that can never be satisfied.

adjective a word or phrase that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, such as 'hypocritical' which means behaving in a way that suggests one has higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case.

• It is hypocritical for someone to preach about honesty while they themselves are constantly lying.
• She's so hypocritical, always telling us to eat healthy while she's munching on junk food.
• I can't stand how hypocritical he is, acting all high and mighty when he's just as messed up as the rest of us.
• The politician's stance on corruption is hypocritical, as he is often caught accepting bribes behind closed doors.

noun a failure to observe standards or show due honesty or modesty; improper language, behavior, or character

• The investigation revealed evidence of financial impropriety within the company.
• There were rumors of impropriety going on behind the scenes.
• I can't believe the level of impropriety that was going on!
• His actions were a clear impropriety in the eyes of the law.

noun a sum of money that is paid back to someone as a reward for making a purchase or achieving a certain level of sales

verb to give or receive a kickback

• The businessman was arrested for accepting a kickback in exchange for awarding a government contract.
• I heard that the company boss got a kickback for closing that deal.
• I can hook you up with some kickback if you help me out.
• After a long day at work, I like to relax and enjoy a kickback with friends.

noun wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official

• The investigation revealed evidence of malfeasance within the company's financial department.
• They caught him red-handed engaging in malfeasance at work.
• I can't believe the level of malfeasance going on in that organization.
• His actions were a form of malfeasance against the trust placed in him.

noun a government appropriation, bill, or policy that supplies funds for local improvements designed to ingratiate legislators with their constituents

• The senator was accused of using the pork barrel fund for personal gain.
• I heard that politician is dipping into the pork barrel again.
• That guy is always trying to get his hands on the pork barrel money.
• The company's CEO was criticized for treating the budget like a pork barrel, allocating funds based on personal interests rather than company needs.

noun a person who takes advantage of a situation to make excessive profits, typically through unethical means

• The profiteer took advantage of the high demand for medical supplies during the pandemic.
• That profiteer is always looking for ways to make a quick buck.
• Don't trust that profiteer, he's just out to scam you.
• She was accused of being a profiteer of emotions, always manipulating others for her own gain.

noun aggressive greed

adjective rapacious

• The ruler's rapacity knew no bounds as he seized more and more land from his people.
• Her rapacity for shopping always gets her into trouble with her credit card.
• That guy's rapacity for attention is so annoying, he always has to be the center of everything.
• The company's rapacity for profits blinded them to the environmental damage they were causing.

adjective describes someone or something that is primarily concerned with their own interests and promotes them above all else

• The politician's self-serving actions were widely criticized by the public.
• She always has a self-serving attitude and only cares about herself.
• Don't be so self-serving, think about others for once.
• His self-serving behavior was like a wolf in sheep's clothing, deceiving those around him.

noun a long limbless reptile that has no eyelids, a short tail, and jaws that are capable of considerable extension

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• Beware of individuals who may act like a snake in the grass, hiding their true intentions.
• I always keep an eye out for that snake in the grass who tries to cause trouble.
• Don't trust him, he's a total snake in the grass.
• The competitor proved to be a snake in the grass, waiting to sabotage our project.

adjective contaminated or polluted in a way that makes something harmful or impure

• The results of the experiment were deemed tainted due to contamination in the lab.
• I heard that the food at that restaurant is tainted, so we should avoid eating there.
• I can't believe she tainted her reputation by spreading those rumors.
• The scandal tainted his legacy, forever casting a shadow over his achievements.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, describing someone or something as lacking moral principles or ethics.

• The unprincipled behavior of the company's executives led to a major scandal.
• I can't believe how unprincipled some people can be when it comes to making money.
• That guy is so unprincipled, he'll do anything to get ahead.
• His unprincipled actions left a trail of destruction in his wake.

noun a person who behaves in a harmful or dishonest way, especially in a play, movie, or television show

• The company has strict policies in place to prevent any bad actor from causing harm.
• We need to watch out for any bad actor trying to sabotage our project.
• Don't trust that guy, he's a total bad actor.
• In the world of politics, it's important to be able to identify a bad actor when you see one.

noun a person who collects or distributes illicitly gained money, especially for a criminal organization

• The bagman was arrested for his involvement in the money laundering scheme.
• Hey, have you seen the bagman around lately?
• The bagman always knows how to make a quick buck.
• In the world of politics, the bagman plays a crucial role in securing funds for campaigns.