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.
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
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
corruption
easily bribed or corrupted for money
bribed
accepting bribes or illegal payments
corruptible
capable of being bribed or corrupted
corruption
bribed or corrupted
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- French:corrompu, ...
- German:bestochen, ...
- Italian:corrotto, ...
- Spanish:sobornado, ...
- Portuguese:subornado, ...
- Chinese:受贿的, ...
- Japanese:賄賂を受けた, ...
- Arabic:مُرْتَشٍ, ...
- Hebrew:מְשֻׁחָד, ...
- Russian:подкупленный, ...
- Ukrainian:підкуплений, ...
- Hindi:रिश्वत लिया हुआ, ...
Definition of bribe - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
enticementsomething offered to persuade or induce
- The free tickets were a bribe to get their support..
2.
corruptionmoney or gift given to influence actions
- The official accepted a bribe to overlook the violations.
Verb
1.
corruptionoffer something valuable to gain favor or service
- She attempted to bribe the guard with a gift.
2.
illegal influencegive money to influence someone's actions illegally
- He tried to bribe the official to get the permit.
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.
They planned to bribe the judge for a favorable verdict.
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- French:pot-de-vin, soudoyer, ...
- German:Lockmittel, bestechen, ...
- Italian:bustarella, corrompere, ...
- Spanish:soborno, sobornar, ...
- Portuguese:propina, subornar, ...
- Chinese:贿赂, 买通, ...
- Japanese:誘惑, 賄賂を贈る, ...
- Arabic:رِشْوَة, رَشَا, ...
- Hebrew:שׁוֹחַד, לְשַׁחֵד, ...
- Russian:взятка, подкупать, ...
- Ukrainian:підкуп, підкупити, ...
- Hindi:प्रलोभन, रिश्वत देना, ...
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