Bribe Definition
brīb
bribed, bribes, bribing
noun
bribes
Anything, esp. money, given or promised to induce a person to do something illegal or wrong.
Webster's New World
Anything given or promised to induce a person to do something against his or her wishes.
Webster's New World
Something (usually money) given in exchange for influence or as an inducement to dishonesty.
Wiktionary
That which seduces; seduction; allurement.
Wiktionary
verb
bribed, bribes, bribing
To offer or give a bribe to.
Webster's New World
To give a bribe or bribes.
Webster's New World
To get or influence by bribing.
Webster's New World
Money or other valuable consideration (including a gift or favor) given or promised with the intent to corruptly influence the judgment or actions of a person, especially one in a position of trust such as a public official or juror.
Webster's New World Law
To give or promise a bribe.
Webster's New World Law
Other Word Forms of Bribe
Noun
Singular:
bribePlural:
bribesOrigin of Bribe
Middle English from Old French piece of bread given as alms
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Old French briber (“go begging”).
From Wiktionary
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