Corruption and Virtuousness

Corruption

Corruption noun - Immoral conduct or practices harmful or offensive to society.
Usage example: Socrates was put to death because the ancient Athenians believed he was spreading corruption to their youth

Virtuousness is an antonym for corruption.

Virtuousness

Virtuousness noun - Conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong.
Usage example: once a cleric's virtuousness is seriously called into doubt, he loses his authority as a moral leader

Corruption is an antonym for virtuousness in topics: good, chastity.
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