Corrupt and Righteous

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Corrupt

Corrupt adjective - Having or showing lowered moral character or standards.
Usage example: corrupt business practices that should be investigated
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Righteous is an antonym for corrupt in dishonest topic.
Nearby Words: corruption, corrupted, corrupting, corruptness, corruptible

Righteous

Righteous adjective - Conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue.
Usage example: a righteous man can be trusted to act honorably regardless of the circumstances
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Corrupt is an antonym for righteous in topics: virtuous, good.
Nearby Words: right, righteousness, rightly
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  • In the fifth season of The Shield, Jon Kavanaugh starts out as a well-meaning (if self-righteous) Internal Affairs officer investigating the corrupt Strike Team, especially Vic Mackey.
    Source: He Who Fights Monsters / Live-Action TV
  • Once again, he's the only righteous cop in a sea of corrupt government officials and sympathizes with the crusading vigilante more than he'd probably like.
    Source: Comic Book / Batman: Year 100
  • While he is willing to stand behind most of his corrupt boss' schemes, he is too righteous to be a part of them.
    Source: Anti Villain / Live-Action TV
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