bribing
ˈbraɪbɪŋ
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Definition of bribing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
ethicsoffering something to gain favor
  • The bribing official was caught in the act.
corrupting inducing suborning
2.
dishonest behaviorcharacterized by the act of giving bribes
  • He was known for his bribing ways in business.
corrupt suborn

Noun

unethical practiceoffering gifts to gain unfair advantage
  • The company was accused of bribing.
corruption graft
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Origin of bribing

Middle English, bribe (to beg)

Examples of bribing in a sentence

  • A bribing politician was exposed by the media.
  • The bribing official was finally caught.
  • Bribing practices were rampant in the organization.
  • Bribing is illegal in many countries.
  • He was caught in the act of bribing.

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  1. French:soudoyant, corruption, ...
  2. German:bestechlich, Bestechung, ...
  3. Italian:adulatore, corruzione, ...
  4. Spanish:ofrecimiento de soborno, soborno, ...
  5. Portuguese:subornador, suborno, ...
  6. Chinese:行贿的, 行贿, ...
  7. Japanese:賄賂を渡す, 贈賄, ...
  8. Arabic:راشٍ, رَشوة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְשַׁחֵד, מַתַּן שׁוֹחַד, ...
  10. Russian:подкупающий, взяточничество, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підкуп, хабарництво, ...
  12. Hindi:रिश्वत देने वाला, रिश्वत देना, ...
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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