คอร์รัปชั่น
corruption
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- 1 corruption
- 2 engage in corruption
It refers to corruption: abusing a position of trust or authority for personal or private gain. It can also function as a verb meaning to engage in corruption.
corruption
Corruption in government, business, or other organizations, involving the misuse of a position for private gain.
engage in corruption
To misuse one's position or authority to obtain improper benefits for oneself or others.
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เจ้าหน้าที่คนนี้คอร์รัปชั่น câwnâathîi khon níi khɔɔrápchân This official engages in corruption. เจ้าหน้าที่คนนี้คอร์รัปชั่น details
Learning notes
Explanation
Borrowed from English “corruption,” this word applies to both government and private organizations. It can involve money, but also improper favors or preferential treatment. As a noun, it appears in phrases such as ปัญหาคอร์รัปชั่น (“the problem of corruption”) and ต่อต้านคอร์รัปชั่น (“oppose corruption”). It can also serve directly as a verb describing someone who engages in corrupt practices.
Usage
Common in news about corruption scandals, discussions of politics and public contracts, corporate misconduct, and anti-corruption campaigns. It also appears in everyday discussions of social issues and is not slang.
Caution
The standard spelling is คอร์รัปชัน. The spelling คอร์รัปชั่น is widespread, but the standard form is preferable in formal writing. A bribe itself is สินบน. Unlike English “corruption,” this Thai word is not normally used for damaged data; it also does not describe food spoilage.
Differences from similar words
1 corruption synonyms
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การทุจริต covers dishonest conduct more broadly, including cheating on exams. คอร์รัปชั่น focuses on corruption involving the abuse of a position or authority.
2 engage in corruption synonyms
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ทุจริต means to act dishonestly and is common in official writing. คอร์รัปชั่น more specifically describes engaging in corruption through one's position or authority.
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รับสินบน specifically means to accept bribes. คอร์รัปชั่น is broader and can also cover embezzlement or improperly granting favors.