venality
The word “venality” has 4 syllables: ve-na-li-ty
It's pronounced as /vəˈnæləti/
What is synonym and antonym for venality?
In the thesaurus, “venality” has 43 synonyms and 25 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for venality along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for venality
- baseness
- blameworthiness
- corruptibility
- corruption
- corruptness
- criminality
- crookedness
- debasement
- debauchery
- decadence
- degeneracy
- degradation
- depravity
- disgrace
- disgracefulness
- dishonesty
- dishonor
- disreputableness
- dissipatedness
- dissipation
- dissoluteness
- immorality
- knavery
- looseness
- lowness
- meanness
- perversion
- pervertedness
- profligacy
- rascality
- reprehensibleness
- roguishness
- rottenness
- shamelessness
- sinfulness
- sordidness
- unrighteousness
- unscrupulousness
- vendibility
- vileness
- villainy
- wickedness
- wretchedness
Antonyms for venality
- blamelessness
- character
- conscientiousness
- decency
- fairness
- high-mindedness
- honesty
- honor
- incorruptibility
- integrity
- irreproachability
- irreproachableness
- justice
- morality
- nobility
- probity
- rectitude
- reputability
- respectability
- right-mindedness
- righteousness
- scrupulousness
- uprightness
- virtue
- virtuousness
Example Sentences
- The scandal exposed the venality of several high-ranking officials.
- Public trust in the government was eroded by the widespread perception of venality.
- His actions revealed a shocking level of venality among corporate executives.
- The journalist's investigation uncovered the extent of political venality in the region.
- Voters were outraged by the mayor's blatant venality in awarding contracts to family members.
On this page you'll find 68 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to venality, such as: baseness, blamelessness, blameworthiness, character, conscientiousness, corruptibility, corruption.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- unworthy of one
- venality
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