bribe synonyms

bribe

n.

graft, fee, reward, hush money, sop, lure, gift, remuneration, corrupt money, tribute, perquisite, bait, inducement, tip, blackmail, price, gratuity, lagniappe, protection*, kickback*, payoff*, payola*, plugola*, boodle*.

bribe

v.

corrupt, pay off, buy, get at, get to, influence by a gift, pervert, reward, tip, give a bribe, give a sop to, give a price to, approach, lure, entice, tempt, influence, induce, seduce with money, suborn, buy off*, butter*, grease one's palm*, cross one's palm*, salve*, soap*, square*, fix*, take care of*.

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