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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 bribed the official to expedite the approval process.

• The company was caught trying to bribe foreign governments to secure contracts.

• She bribed her kids with candy to get them to behave during the shopping trip.

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

Meaning

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

Examples

• He bribed the official to expedite the approval process.

• The company was caught trying to bribe foreign governments to secure contracts.

• She bribed her kids with candy to get them to behave during the shopping trip.

Noun

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.