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bribe

/bɹaɪb/

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noun

Bestechungsgeld, Schmiergeld

Something (usually money) given in exchange for influence or as an inducement to dishonesty.

Examples :

"The politician received a bribe to vote in favor of the new law. "

Der Politiker erhielt Schmiergeld, um für das neue Gesetz zu stimmen.

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noun

Bestechung, Schmiergeld

That which seduces; seduction; allurement.

Examples :

"The teacher's praise was a subtle bribe, alluring the students to finish their homework. "

Das Lob des Lehrers war eine subtile Bestechung, die die Schüler dazu veranlasste, ihre Hausaufgaben zu erledigen.

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verb

Bestechen, schmieren

To give a bribe to; specifically, to ask a person to do something, usually against his/her will, in exchange for some type of reward or relief from potential trouble.

Examples :

"She was accused of trying to bribe the jury into making false statements."

Sie wurde beschuldigt, versucht zu haben, die Jury zu bestechen, um falsche Aussagen zu machen.

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verb

Bestechen

To gain by a bribe; to induce as by a bribe.

Examples :

"The student tried to bribe the teacher with a box of chocolates to get a better grade. "

Der Schüler versuchte, den Lehrer mit einer Schachtel Pralinen zu bestechen, um eine bessere Note zu bekommen.

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