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bribed

[brahybd]

bribed Definition

to dishonestly persuade someone to act in one's favor by giving or offering money or gifts.

Using bribed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bribed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The politician was accused of being bribed by the corporation.

  • Example

    He bribed the judge to get a favorable verdict.

  • Example

    She was caught trying to bribe the police officer.

  • Example

    The company was fined for bribing foreign officials.

bribed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bribed

Phrases with bribed

  • bribe someone into something

    to use a bribe to persuade someone to do something

    Example

    He bribed his way into the exclusive club.

  • bribe someone with something

    to offer something as a bribe to persuade someone to do something

    Example

    The company bribed the official with a luxury car.

  • take a bribe

    to accept money or gifts in exchange for doing something dishonest or illegal

    Example

    The police officer was fired for taking a bribe.

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Summary: bribed in Brief

'Bribed' [brahybd] is a verb that means to dishonestly persuade someone to act in one's favor by giving or offering money or gifts. It is often used in legal and political contexts, such as 'The politician was accused of being bribed by the corporation.' 'Bribed' can be followed by prepositions like 'into' and 'with,' as in 'He bribed his way into the exclusive club.'