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Bribe

noun

/braɪb/

Meaning

a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal

To persuade someone to act in one's favor, typically illegally, by offering money or gifts.

The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.

The official was caught trying to bribe the inspector.

accept a bribe

payoff, kickback, hush money, graft, corrupt, induce, influence, buy off

Entry 1

payoff, kickback, hush money, graft

Entry 2

corrupt, induce, influence, buy off

honesty, integrity, fairness, refuse, reject

Entry 1

honesty, integrity, fairness

Entry 2

refuse, reject, honesty

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Entry 1

take bribe, offer bribe, accept bribe

Entry 2

take a bribe, offer a bribe, give a bribe, accept a bribe

The act of putting money into financial schemes, shares, property, or a commercial venture with the...

to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for

To make less severe, serious, or painful; to reduce the intensity or impact of something harmful.

Come together and form one mass or whole; unite to form one organization or group.

to push or prod with a finger or pointed object

to allow oneself to enjoy something enjoyable, often excessively