bribe
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bribe
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Definition of bribe:
- bribe (noun):
- a reward, such as money or favour, given or offered for this purpose
- payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment.
- money or favor given or promised in order to influence the judgment or conduct of a person in a position of trust
Synonyms for bribe:
allurement
backhander
bait
boost
corrupting gift
encouragement
enticement
fix
graft
hush money
incentive
inducement
kickback
lure
motivation
pay-off
payment
payoff
payola
reward for treachery
soap
sop
stimulus
sweetener
temptation
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