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bribe

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1 bribe /ˈbraɪb/ noun
plural bribes
1 bribe
/ˈbraɪb/
noun
plural bribes
Britannica Dictionary definition of BRIBE
[count]
: something valuable (such as money) that is given in order to get someone to do something
◊ Usually a bribe is used to get someone to do something illegal or dishonest.
2 bribe /ˈbraɪb/ verb
bribes; bribed; bribing
2 bribe
/ˈbraɪb/
verb
bribes; bribed; bribing
Britannica Dictionary definition of BRIBE
[+ object]
: to try to get someone to do something by giving or promising something valuable (such as money) : to give or offer a bribe to (someone)