 bribe |
||
| 1. | [ verb ] (law) make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence | |
| Synonyms: | buy grease_one's_palms corrupt | |
| Examples: | "This judge can be bought" |
|
| Related terms: | pay buy_off sop crime | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (accounting,business) payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment | |
| Synonyms: | payoff | |
| Related terms: | payment soap kickback payola hush_money | |
| Similar spelling: |
brief breve brave |
|
