Definition

To give money or gifts to someone in order to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal.

Example

He tried to bribe the official to get his license faster.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the politician who tried to bribe someone?

Yeah, it's all over the news!

I can't believe people would actually bribe others to get what they want.

I know, it's so unethical and just wrong.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A payment or gift given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal.

Example

The politician was accused of accepting a bribe to change the law.

Conversation

Did you hear about the bribe scandal in the city council?

Yeah, it's crazy how some people think they can get away with that stuff.

I can't believe anyone would actually try to offer a bribe to get their way.

Definition

To give someone money or a favor to persuade them to do something wrong or illegal.

Example

He tried to bribe the official to get his license faster.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the scandal where they tried to bribe the referee?

Yeah, I can't believe people would go that far for a game.

It's crazy how some will risk everything just to win, right?

Root Explanation

Bribe originates from the Old French word *bribe*, meaning a piece of bread or a morsel. The term evolved to refer to giving something, often money, to influence someone's actions or decisions.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'piece of bread' as a small gift to persuade someone — that's how bribe relates to influencing others.

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