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bribe

UK
/braɪb/
US
/braɪb/

Translations

bribenoun
bribes
pl
UK
/braɪb/
US
/braɪb/
The politician was caught accepting a bribe.
Политик был пойман на получении взятки.
Synonyms
kickback
inducement
sweetener
gratuity
payoff
subornation
bribeverb
bribed
Past Simple
bribed
Past Participle
bribing
Gerund
UK
/braɪb/
US
/braɪb/
He tried to bribe the official to get the permit.
Он пытался подкупить чиновника, чтобы получить разрешение.
Synonyms
suborn
corrupt
buy off
influence
persuade
coax
bribeadjective
UK
/braɪb/
US
/braɪb/
Used attributively before a noun in phrases like 'bribe money', functioning adjectivally.
взяточныйатрибутивно; обычно в официально-деловой и юридической речи
Investigators traced the bribe money to an offshore account.
Следователи проследили взяточные деньги до офшорного счета.

Definitions

bribenoun
A sum of money or other inducement offered or given to someone in a position of power to influence their actions or decisions.
The official was caught accepting a bribe to overlook the safety violations.
bribeverb
To persuade someone to act in one's favor, typically illegally or dishonestly, by offering money or other inducements.
He tried to bribe the official to overlook the safety violations.
bribeadjective
Relating to or denoting a payment or offer intended to influence someone's actions, used attributively before a noun.
Investigators traced the bribe money to an offshore account.
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