No. 270 in Tamil
ஊழல
Corruption.
In a sentence
ஊழல் நாட்டின் வளர்ச்சிக்கு தடையாய் இருக்கிறது.
Corruption is a barrier to the growth of the country.
Here, "ஊழல்" (corruption) is used as a noun to describe a societal issue.
ஊழல்லை ஒழிப்பதற்கு நடவடிக்கைகள் எடுக்கப்பட்டன.
Measures were taken to eradicate corruption.
In this sentence, "ஊழல்" refers to an activity that is the target of preventive actions.
அவருக்கு ஊழலின் விளைவுகள் விளக்கப்பட்டன.
The consequences of corruption were explained to him.
Here, "ஊழல்" is used to reference the concept of unfair practices and their impact.
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