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bribes

/bɹaɪbz/

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noun

Bestechungsgelder, Schmiergelder

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

Examples :

"The corrupt official accepted bribes in exchange for approving illegal construction projects. "

Der korrupte Beamte nahm Bestechungsgelder im Austausch für die Genehmigung illegaler Bauprojekte an.

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noun

Bestechung, Verlockung

That which seduces; seduction; allurement.

Examples :

"The delicious smells from the bakery were bribes tempting me to skip my diet. "

Die köstlichen Gerüche aus der Bäckerei waren eine Verlockung, die mich dazu verführten, meine Diät zu überspringen.

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verb

Bestechen

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, falsche Aussagen zu machen.

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verb

Bestechen, schmieren

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

Examples :

"The corrupt official bribes his way into getting the construction permit approved faster. "

Der korrupte Beamte besticht sich seinen Weg, um die Baugenehmigung schneller genehmigt zu bekommen.

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