venally
Definition
Adverb: * In a corrupt and deceitful manner; motivated by or showing a willingness to accept bribes or act for personal gain. It describes an action performed with a corrupt, mercenary, or bribable motive.
Usage
The adverb "venally" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action was performed. It specifically indicates that the action was done for personal financial gain, often unethically or illegally. * It is typically used in formal or critical contexts to describe corruption, bribery, or unethical conduct in politics, business, or official duties. * It emphasizes the corrupt motive behind an action, not just the action itself.
Examples
- The official was accused of venally awarding the construction project to his cousin's company.
- She argued that the judge had ruled venally, influenced by promises of future favors.
- The journalist exposed how the permits were venally distributed to the highest bidders.
Advanced Usage
- "To act venally": This is a common collocation meaning to behave in a corrupt, bribable manner.
- The committee was found to have acted venally in selecting the winner.
Variants and Related Words
- Venal (adjective): Open to bribery; corrupt. (e.g., )
- Venality (noun): The condition or quality of being venal; susceptibility to bribery. (e.g., )
Synonyms
- Corruptly
- Dishonestly
- Mercenarily
- Graftingly (less common)
Antonyms
- Honestly
- Incorruptibly
- Principledly
- Scrupulously
Adverb
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in a corrupt and deceitful manner
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he acted dishonestly when he gave the contract to his best friend
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