Corruption in the village (4)

I believe the answer is:

evil

'corruption' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'in the village' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'EVIL' is hidden within 'the village'.

(Other definitions for evil that I've seen before include "Malign" , "Excellent" , "Wicked or immoral" , "Live badly in depravity" , "Morally reprehensible" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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