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bribe

[brahyb] / braɪb /
NOUN
payoff to influence illegal or wrong activity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blackmail compensation gift graft gratuity hush money incentive inducement kickback perk reward
STRONG
allurement bait contract enticement envelope feedbag goody gravy grease ice lagniappe lure payola perquisite present price protection remuneration sop sweetener sweetening take
WEAK
buyoff corrupt money corrupting gift fringe benefit influence peddling
Antonyms
STRONGEST
hindrance loss penalty
VERB
request silence, action, or inaction for money
Synonyms
STRONGEST
buy off corrupt entice pay off seduce tempt
STRONG
approach buy coax fix influence instigate lubricate lure pervert reward soap square suborn sugar tamper tip
WEAK
buy back do business get at get to grease palm make a deal oil palm sweeten the pot take care of
Antonyms
STRONG
leave alone straighten

Example Sentences

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Samantha’s father hires Nana away from her grimy pub-cleaning job to answer the phone at his taxi service: a good-hearted gesture or a bribe to keep her and Janey quiet?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Colbert described that as "a big fat bribe."

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Fanatics uses these gatherings not to bribe or threaten their detractors into silence, but to educate them on the business.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

The indictment against Bezalel Zini also accuses him of fraud, receiving a bribe, and tax offences.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

It was customary each New Years to bribe the little Stove King.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep