VENAL

How it’s pronounced

Definition:

Corrupt; open to bribery.

Synonyms: 

Mercenary, Unprincipled, Unscrupulous

Antonyms: 

Honest, Incorruptible, Unbribable

Examples:

• The referee’s calls were so venal, fans started offering him cash.

• His dog was venal, obeying only in exchange for treats.

Etymology:

From Latin venalis (for sale), from venus (sale).

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