venal
The word “venal” has 2 syllables: ve-nal.
It's pronounced as /ˈviːnəl/.
What is synonym and antonym for venal?
In the thesaurus, “venal” has 8 synonyms and 15 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for venal along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for venal
- amoral
- corrupt
- corruptible
- crooked
- dishonest
- immoral
- unethical
- unscrupulous
Antonyms for venal
- ethical
- good
- honest
- incorruptible
- moral
- noble
- principled
- pure
- right
- scrupulous
- trustworthy
- truthful
- uncorrupt
- upright
- virtuous
Meanings of venal
- adjective
- Venous; pertaining to veins.
- For sale; available for purchase.
- Of a position, privilege etc.: available for purchase rather than assigned on merit.
- Capable of being bought (of a person); willing to take bribes.
- (of behaviour etc.) Corrupt, mercenary.
Example Sentences
- The politician was accused of being venal, accepting bribes in exchange for favors.
- She refused to engage in any venal activities, preferring to uphold ethical standards.
- The investigation uncovered a venal scheme involving multiple officials.
- His venal behavior tarnished the reputation of the entire organization.
- The community demanded transparency to prevent venal practices in local governance.
On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to venal, such as: amoral, corrupt, corruptible, crooked, dishonest, ethical, good.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.