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venal Synonyms

Another word for venal

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• adjective (Context 1)

Showing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery; corrupt and willing to sacrifice principles for financial gain.

Usage Example

"The investigation exposed a network of corrupt officials who routinely accepted bribes to overlook safety violations."

Strongest
corrupt
corruptible
bribable
Strong
mercenary
unscrupulous
grasping
Weak
avaricious

Opposites of venal

The opposite of venal shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

incorruptible
honest
principled
scrupulous
ethical
upright
honorable
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• Nearby Words

velveteen
velvetlike
velvety
venal
vend
vendace
vendetta

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Venal. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/venal
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