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bribes

/bɹaɪbz/

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noun

Sobornos, coimas

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. "

El funcionario corrupto aceptó sobornos a cambio de aprobar proyectos de construcción ilegales.

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noun

Soborno, soborno

That which seduces; seduction; allurement.

Examples :

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

Los deliciosos olores de la panadería eran sobornos que me tentaban a saltarme mi dieta.

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verb

Sobornar

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.

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verb

Sobornar, corromper

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. "

El funcionario corrupto soborna para obtener la aprobación del permiso de construcción más rápido.

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