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VENAL
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Dictionary entry overview: What does venal mean?
• VENAL (adjective)
The adjective VENAL has 1 sense:
1. capable of being corrupted
Familiarity information: VENAL used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Capable of being corrupted
Synonyms:
bribable; corruptible; dishonest; purchasable; venal
Context example:
a venal police officer
Similar:
corrupt (lacking in integrity)
Derivation:
venality (prostitution of talents or offices or services for reward)
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