English / word
bribe
noun, verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
A sum of money or other inducement offered to someone to influence their official conduct dishonestly.; a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal
To persuade someone to act in one's favor, typically illegally, by offering money or gifts.
In context
01
The corrupt official was arrested for accepting a large bribe.
02
The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.
Synonyms
corrupt,influence,payoff
Antonyms
honesty,integrity,fairness
Collocations
accept a bribe,take a bribe,offer a bribe