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Vocabulary Entry
bribe
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A sum of money or a favor given to someone to persuade them to act in one's favor, often illegally or unethically.
Example Sentences
"The politician accepted a bribe to influence the vote."
"He offered a bribe to the security guard to let him in."
"The investigation revealed several instances of bribery in the organization."
V
verb
To offer someone a bribe or to influence someone with a gift or payment.
Example Sentences
"They tried to bribe the officials to ignore the violations."
"She was arrested for attempting to bribe the jury."
"It's illegal to bribe anyone for a favor in most countries."