English Synonym Finder

venal

Definitions

Capable of being bribed or corrupted; open to bribery.

Characterized by or associated with corrupt or mercenary motives.

Examples

The politician's venal behavior led to his swift removal from office after the bribery scandal broke.

In a city known for its venal officials, it was refreshing to find a judge who could not be bought.

The detective refused to be swayed by the venal offers of the crime boss, choosing instead to uphold his oath.

Synonyms

corrupt bribable mercenary dishonest unscrupulous purchasable greedy

Antonyms

honest incorruptible principled ethical upright moral virtuous