bribe (Meaning)
bribe (n)
payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
bribe (v)
make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
bribe (n.)
A gift begged; a present.
A price, reward, gift, or favor bestowed or promised with a view to prevent the judgment or corrupt the conduct of a judge, witness, voter, or other person in a position of trust.
That which seduces; seduction; allurement.
bribe (v. t.)
To rob or steal.
To give or promise a reward or consideration to (a judge, juror, legislator, voter, or other person in a position of trust) with a view to prevent the judgment or corrupt the conduct; to induce or influence by a bribe; to give a bribe to.
To gain by a bribe; of induce as by a bribe.
bribe (v. i.)
To commit robbery or theft.
To give a bribe to a person; to pervert the judgment or corrupt the action of a person in a position of trust, by some gift or promise.
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bribe Sentence Examples
- The businessman attempted to **bribe** the customs officer with a luxury watch to avoid inspection.
- The politician was accused of accepting **bribes** from lobbyists in exchange for favorable legislation.
- The company offered the winning team a large cash **bribe** to keep the competition's secrets.
- In many cultures, offering a small **bribe** is seen as a customary way to expedite a service.
- The investigation revealed a intricate system of **bribes** used to manipulate the outcome of the election.
- Whistleblowers risked severe consequences to expose the company's **bribery** schemes.
- The judge warned the defendant that attempting to **bribe** the court would only worsen their situation.
- Ethical codes in various professions often explicitly prohibit offering or accepting **bribes**.
- Offering a **bribe** is a serious crime in most countries, carrying significant legal penalties.
- Fighting against **bribery** is crucial for maintaining a fair and transparent society.
FAQs About the word bribe
payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment, make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influenceA gift begged; a present.,
incentive, motivation, fix, stimulus,sop, encouragement, lure, inducement, temptation, boost
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The businessman attempted to **bribe** the customs officer with a luxury watch to avoid inspection.
The politician was accused of accepting **bribes** from lobbyists in exchange for favorable legislation.
The company offered the winning team a large cash **bribe** to keep the competition's secrets.
In many cultures, offering a small **bribe** is seen as a customary way to expedite a service.
