bribe background

bribe

/bɹaɪb/

Illustration bribe - Image 1

Illustration bribe - Image 2

noun

Soborno, coima

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. "

El político recibió un soborno para votar a favor de la nueva ley.

politics government moral law business

Illustration bribe - Image 1

Illustration bribe - Image 2

noun

Soborno, cohecho

That which seduces; seduction; allurement.

Examples :

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

La alabanza del profesor fue un soborno sutil, que atrajo a los estudiantes a terminar su tarea.

moral attitude value business

Illustration bribe - Image 1

Illustration bribe - Image 2

verb

Sobornar, corromper

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."

Fue acusada de intentar sobornar al jurado para que hiciera declaraciones falsas.

moral guilt law police government politics business finance society state value inhuman action

Illustration bribe - Image 1

Illustration bribe - Image 2

verb

Sobornar

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. "

El estudiante intentó sobornar al profesor con una caja de bombones para obtener una mejor calificación.

moral law government politics business action society value attitude organization finance