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bribe

Verb

Noun

Meaning

• To persuade someone to act in one's favor by a gift of money or other inducement.

Examples

• He tried to bribe the official.

• Bribing a witness is a serious offense.

• They bribed the guard to get inside.

Meaning

• Something, typically money, given as an inducement or reward.

Examples

• He offered a bribe to the inspector.

• The bribe was refused.

• Accepting a bribe is illegal.

bribe

Verb

Noun

Meaning

• To persuade someone to act in one's favor by a gift of money or other inducement.

Examples

• He tried to bribe the official.

• Bribing a witness is a serious offense.

• They bribed the guard to get inside.

Meaning

• Something, typically money, given as an inducement or reward.

Examples

• He offered a bribe to the inspector.

• The bribe was refused.

• Accepting a bribe is illegal.