Venal (Adjective)
Meaning
Capable of being corrupted; "corruptible judges"; "dishonest politicians"; "a purchasable senator"; "a venal police officer".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The venal judge was ultimately fired for taking bribes in exchange for favorable rulings.
- Many believed the politician was venal and that his allegiance could be bought by wealthy donors.
- Critics argued that the police officer was venal and was often willing to look the other way in exchange for favors.
- Some citizens lost faith in the government when they learned that several venal politicians had been accepting secret payments.
- A whistleblower came forward with evidence of a venal bureaucrat who had been embezzling funds meant for charity.