venal
Examples
The politician's venal behavior led to his swift removal from office after the bribery scandal broke.
In a city known for its venal officials, it was refreshing to find a judge who could not be bought.
The detective refused to be swayed by the venal offers of the crime boss, choosing instead to uphold his oath.
Synonyms
corrupt bribable mercenary dishonest unscrupulous purchasable greedy
Antonyms
honest incorruptible principled ethical upright moral virtuous