bribe — money or gifts given to someone in a position of power to influence their decisions or behavior illegally
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: money or gifts given to someone in a position of power to influence their decisions or behavior illegally
Pronunciation (IPA): /braɪb/
Example Sentences
- The traffic cop refused my chocolate bar bribe and still gave me a speeding ticket.
- She tried to bribe her way into the exclusive restaurant with homemade cookies.
- The investigation revealed a complex network of bribes involving several government officials.
bribe
NOUN[/braɪb/]
money or gifts given to someone in a position of power to influence their decisions or behavior illegally
The shady contractor slipped a thick envelope of cash to bribe the inspector.
The tribe's scribe weighs the bribe.
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“The traffic cop refused my chocolate bar bribe and still gave me a speeding ticket.”
“She tried to bribe her way into the exclusive restaurant with homemade cookies.”
“The investigation revealed a complex network of bribes involving several government officials.”
“Anti-corruption laws have made it easier to prosecute those who offer bribes.”
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