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bribe

/bɹaɪb/

Meanings
noun
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. "
politics government moral law business

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration seduction

seduction noun

/sɪˈdʌk.ʃn̩/

The act of seducing.

"Seduction is the fine art of manipulating people based on physical attraction and desire."

Illustration inducement

inducement noun

/ɪnˈdjuːsmənt/ /ɪnˈduːsmənt/

An incentive that helps bring about a desired state. In some contexts, this can imply bribery.

"The promise of a new video game served as a strong inducement for the student to finish his homework early. "

Illustration received

received verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvd/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

Illustration statements

statements noun

/ˈsteɪt.mənts/

A declaration or remark.

"The teacher asked us to write statements about what we learned in class today. "

Illustration dishonesty

dishonesty noun

/dɪsˈɒnɪ.stɪ/

The characteristic or condition of being dishonest.

"Dishonesty can damage trust in a relationship. "

Illustration specifically

specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Illustration influence

influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

Illustration chocolates

chocolates noun

/ˈtʃɑːkələts/ /ˈtʃɔːkələts/ /ˈtʃɒkələts/

A food made from ground roasted cocoa beans.

"Chocolate is a very popular treat."

Illustration potential

potential noun

/pəˈtɛnʃəl/ /po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/

Currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to)

"Even from a young age it was clear that she had the potential to become a great musician."

Illustration politician

politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "

Illustration exchange

exchange noun

/ɛksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

An act of exchanging or trading.

"All in all, it was an even exchange."