This is the 270th most frequent Tamil word.
ஊழல
Corruption.
Here, "ஊழல்" (corruption) is used as a noun to describe a societal issue.
ஊழல் நாட்டின் வளர்ச்சிக்கு தடையாய் இருக்கிறது.
Corruption is a barrier to the growth of the country.
In this sentence, "ஊழல்" refers to an activity that is the target of preventive actions.
ஊழல்லை ஒழிப்பதற்கு நடவடிக்கைகள் எடுக்கப்பட்டன.
Measures were taken to eradicate corruption.
Here, "ஊழல்" is used to reference the concept of unfair practices and their impact.