Associations to the word «Venal»
Noun
- Wandering
- Bribe
- Terran
- Aristocracy
- Turmoil
- Diversion
- Motive
- Mercenary
- Disappearance
- Fat
- Ambition
- Mean
- Vein
- Genius
- Temper
- Trader
- Galaxy
- Politician
- Roman
- Villain
- Merit
- Trend
- Smiling
- Talent
- Borough
- Rome
- Soul
- Worse
- Favour
- Senate
- Er
- Beauty
- Sector
- Consequence
- Sex
- Politics
- Office
- Character
- Justice
- Respect
- Buy
- Desire
- Doctor
- Tribe
- Spirit
- Liberty
- Nature
Adjective
Adverb
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Wiktionary
VENAL, adjective. Venous; pertaining to veins
VENAL, adjective. (archaic) For sale; available for purchase.
VENAL, adjective. Of a position, privilege etc.: available for purchase rather than assigned on merit.
VENAL, adjective. Capable of being bought (of a person); willing to take bribes.
VENAL, adjective. (of behaviour etc.) Corrupt, mercenary.
Dictionary definition
VENAL, adjective. Capable of being corrupted; "corruptible judges"; "dishonest politicians"; "a purchasable senator"; "a venal police officer".
Wise words
Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite
surprised to be taken at his word.