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bribe

[brahyb]

bribe Definition

  • 1something, often money, that is given or offered to someone in order to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal
  • 2to give or offer something, often money, to someone in order to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal

Using bribe: Examples

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

  • Example

    He was accused of taking bribes from local businesses.

  • Example

    The company offered him a bribe to keep quiet about the safety violations.

  • Example

    She refused to accept the bribe and reported the incident to the authorities.

bribe Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bribe

Antonyms for bribe

Phrases with bribe

  • to accept a bribe

    Example

    The politician was caught taking a bribe from a wealthy businessman.

  • to give or propose a bribe

    Example

    The company tried to offer a bribe to the inspector to overlook the safety violations.

  • to persuade someone to do something by offering a bribe

    Example

    The coach tried to bribe the referee into making favorable calls for his team.

Origins of bribe

from Old French 'briber', meaning 'beg, borrow, cheat'

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Summary: bribe in Brief

'Bribe' [brahyb] refers to something, often money, given or offered to persuade someone to do something dishonest or illegal. It can be used as a verb, as in 'The company offered him a bribe to keep quiet about the safety violations,' or as a noun, as in 'He was accused of taking bribes from local businesses.' Other phrases include 'take a bribe,' 'offer a bribe,' and 'bribe someone into doing something.'

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