bribe
Meaning
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- Something (usually money) given in exchange for influence or as an inducement to breaking the law.
- That which seduces; seduction; allurement.
Synonyms
grease one’s palms
hush-money
grease one’s palm
give a bribe
money under the table
offer a bribe
tea and cigarettes
tea money
corrupt practice
secret commission
pay a bribe
commit bribery
grease someone’s palm
carry under one’s arm
usable article
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/bɹaɪb/
Etymology
From Old French briber (“go begging”), or Old Irish Brib ("small sum of money).
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