venal — willing to accept bribes or use a position of trust for dishonest gain; corrupt
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: willing to accept bribes or use a position of trust for dishonest gain; corrupt
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈviːnəl/
Example Sentences
- The venal mayor sold building permits to the highest bidder, turning city planning into a personal ATM.
- His venal nature was so obvious that even his own mother started hiding her purse when he visited.
- The company's venal practices included bribing inspectors with both money and free pizza.
venal
ADJECTIVE[/ˈviːnəl/]
willing to accept bribes or use a position of trust for dishonest gain; corrupt
The venal customs officer waves smugglers through after pocketing a fat bribe.
Corrupt politician selling ALL his VEINS for money and bribes
A venal judge signs penal codes while his renal health fails
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'venalis' meaning 'for sale' or 'purchasable,' derived from 'venum' meaning 'sale.' The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 16th century to describe someone whose integrity can be bought.
Breakdown
ven- (Latin 'venum': sale) + -al (adjective suffix meaning 'of or relating to') = venal (able to be purchased or corrupted)
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📝Examples
“The venal mayor sold building permits to the highest bidder, turning city planning into a personal ATM.”
“His venal nature was so obvious that even his own mother started hiding her purse when he visited.”
“The company's venal practices included bribing inspectors with both money and free pizza.”
“The investigation revealed a venal network of officials who had been taking kickbacks for years.”
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