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Definition of Bribe
1. Noun. Payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment.
Exact synonyms: Payoff
Generic synonyms: Payment
Specialized synonyms: Hush Money, Kickback, Payola, Soap
Generic synonyms: Payment
Specialized synonyms: Hush Money, Kickback, Payola, Soap
2. Verb. Make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence. "Sam cannot bribe Sue "; "This judge can be bought"
Exact synonyms: Buy, Corrupt, Grease One's Palms
Category relationships: Crime, Criminal Offence, Criminal Offense, Law-breaking, Offence, Offense
Generic synonyms: Pay
Specialized synonyms: Sop, Buy Off, Pay Off
Derivative terms: Bribable, Briber, Bribery, Corruptible
Category relationships: Crime, Criminal Offence, Criminal Offense, Law-breaking, Offence, Offense
Generic synonyms: Pay
Specialized synonyms: Sop, Buy Off, Pay Off
Derivative terms: Bribable, Briber, Bribery, Corruptible
Definition of Bribe
1. n. A gift begged; a present.
2. v. t. To rob or steal.
3. v. i. To commit robbery or theft.
Definition of Bribe
1. to practice bribery [v BRIBED, BRIBING, BRIBES] : BRIBABLE [adj]