Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bribe
noun and verb
/braɪb/
Definition
An act of giving someone money or a favor to influence their actions.
Examples
- The politician accepted a bribe in exchange for changing the law.
- She tried to bribe the official to overlook her violations.
- Offering a bribe is considered a serious crime.
Meaning
To persuade someone to act in your favor by offering them something of value, often illegally or ethically wrong.
Synonyms
- kickback
- gift
- inducement
- payoff
- bribery
