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Venal: meaning, definitions and examples

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venal

 

[ หˆviห.nษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

corruption, bribery

The term 'venal' describes someone who is willing to engage in dishonest or corrupt behavior, especially in exchange for money. It can refer to individuals, actions, or ethics where moral integrity is compromised for financial gain. This word often implies that the corrupt behavior is a deliberate and conscious choice, highlighting the moral weakness of the individual involved. Thus, a venal person can be seen as greedy or unscrupulous.

Synonyms

bribable, corrupt, dishonest, greedy, mercenary.

Examples of usage

  • The venal politician accepted bribes from various corporations.
  • In a venal society, justice is often bought and sold.
  • The company's venal practices were exposed after an investigation.

Translations

Translations of the word "venal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น venal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเค•เคพเคŠ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bestechlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ korup

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะบัƒะฟะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚apรณwkarski

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฃฒๆ˜ฅ็š„ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vรฉnal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ venal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท satฤฑlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งค์ˆ˜ ๊ฐ€๋Šฅํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุชุดูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบplatnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบplatnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ดชๆฑก็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podkupljiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรณรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐั€ะฐา›ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒฃแƒ›แƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ satฤฑlฤฑr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ venal

Etymology

The word 'venal' originates from the Latin word 'venalis', which means 'for sale'. This Latin term itself is derived from 'vendere', meaning 'to sell'. The evolution of the term took place as it transitioned into Middle English during the 15th century, retaining the connotation of being capable of being bought or sold but later acquiring the more specific meanings associated with corruption and moral decay. Over time, the word has been used to describe not only individuals but also systems and institutions where corruption is prevalent. Its usage has grown particularly in political discourse, where venal practices are often highlighted as detrimental to democratic integrity. As societies have grappled with issues of bribery and corruption, the word 'venal' has come to symbolize the ethical challenges that arise in governance and corporate practices.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,875, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.