Bribe

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.

Example Sentences

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

The official was caught trying to bribe the inspector.

Example Expressions

accept a bribe

Synonyms

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

Entry 1

payoff, kickback, hush money, graft

Entry 2

corrupt, induce, influence, buy off

Antonyms

honesty, integrity, fairness, refuse, reject

Entry 1

honesty, integrity, fairness

Entry 2

refuse, reject, honesty

Collocations

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

Entry 1

take bribe, offer bribe, accept bribe

Entry 2

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