Definition
corruptionists
noun
- people who engage in or promote corruption; those who practice bribery, fraud, or other dishonest conduct
Usage: plural form; often used in political or social criticism
Examples
- The investigation exposed several corruptionists within the city government.
- Voters demanded that corruptionists be held accountable for their crimes.
- Anti-corruption agencies work to identify and prosecute corruptionists.
- The scandal revealed how corruptionists had diverted public funds for personal gain.
- Civil society groups organized to combat corruptionists in the administration.