bribed
braɪbd
Definition

Definition of bribed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

corruptgiven money or gifts for influence
  • The bribed official approved the illegal project.
  • The bribed guard let them into the restricted area.
  • A bribed witness gave false testimony in court.
bought corrupted
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Origin of bribed

Middle English, bribe (to beg)

Terms with bribed included in their meaning

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susceptible to bribery
capable of being bribed
corruption
every person can be bribed or persuaded for enough money
boughtadj.
bribed
influenced by bribery
employed bribed
receiving money from someone for work or loyalty
bribery corruption
everyone can be bribed or corrupted for a certain price
moral integrity
incapable of being bribed or morally corrupted
venaladj.
corruption
easily bribed or corrupted for money
bribed
accepting bribes or illegal payments

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  1. French:corrompu, ...
  2. German:bestochen, ...
  3. Italian:corrotto, ...
  4. Spanish:sobornado, ...
  5. Portuguese:subornado, ...
  6. Chinese:受贿的, ...
  7. Japanese:賄賂を受けた, ...
  8. Arabic:مُرْتَشٍ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְשֻׁחָד, ...
  10. Russian:подкупленный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підкуплений, ...
  12. Hindi:रिश्वत लिया हुआ, ...
bribe
braɪb

Definition of bribe - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
enticementsomething offered to persuade or induce
  • The free tickets were a bribe to get their support..
enticement inducement
2.
corruptionmoney or gift given to influence actions
  • The official accepted a bribe to overlook the violations.
kickback payoff

Verb

tr.
1.
corruptionoffer something valuable to gain favor or service
  • She attempted to bribe the guard with a gift.
corrupt suborn
2.
illegal influencegive money to influence someone's actions illegally
  • He tried to bribe the official to get the permit.
buy off suborn
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Origin of bribe

Old French, bribe (piece of bread)

Examples of bribe in a sentence

  • The bribe was enough to sway the decision.
  • He was caught with a bribe in his pocket.
  • They offered a bribe to get the contract.
  • They tried to bribe the official to overlook the violation.
  • He was caught attempting to bribe the judge.
  • She attempted to bribe the guard for entry.

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  1. French:pot-de-vin, soudoyer, ...
  2. German:Lockmittel, bestechen, ...
  3. Italian:bustarella, corrompere, ...
  4. Spanish:soborno, sobornar, ...
  5. Portuguese:propina, subornar, ...
  6. Chinese:贿赂, 买通, ...
  7. Japanese:誘惑, 賄賂を贈る, ...
  8. Arabic:رِشْوَة, رَشَا, ...
  9. Hebrew:שׁוֹחַד, לְשַׁחֵד, ...
  10. Russian:взятка, подкупать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підкуп, підкупити, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रलोभन, रिश्वत देना, ...
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