Degraded and Venal

Degraded

Degraded adjective - Having or showing lowered moral character or standards.

Venal and degraded are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Venal" instead an adjective "Degraded".

Nearby Words: degradation, degrading

Venal

Venal adjective - Open to improper influence and especially bribery.
Usage example: that judge is known for being venal and easily bought

Degraded and venal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Degraded" instead an adjective "Venal".

Nearby Words: venality, venation, vena
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