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- [brahyb]
- /braɪb/
- /braɪb/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [brahyb]
- /braɪb/
Definitions of bribe word
- countable noun bribe A bribe is a sum of money or something valuable that one person offers or gives to another in order to persuade him or her to do something. 3
- verb bribe If one person bribes another, they give them a bribe. 3
- verb bribe to promise, offer, or give something, usually money, to (a person) to procure services or gain influence, esp illegally 3
- noun bribe a reward, such as money or favour, given or offered for this purpose 3
- noun bribe any persuasion or lure 3
- noun bribe a length of flawed or damaged cloth removed from the main piece 3
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Origin of bribe
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Middle French: remnant of food given as alms, said to be < an expressive base *bri(m)b- denoting something small
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Parts of speech for Bribe
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bribe popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
bribe usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bribe
verb bribe
- buy off — If you say that a person or organization buys off another person or group, you are criticizing the fact that they are giving them something such as money so that they will not complain or cause trouble.
- seduce — to lead astray, as from duty, rectitude, or the like; corrupt.
- tempt — to entice or allure to do something often regarded as unwise, wrong, or immoral.
- corrupt — Someone who is corrupt behaves in a way that is morally wrong, especially by doing dishonest or illegal things in return for money or power.
- instigate — to cause by incitement; foment: to instigate a quarrel.
Antonyms for bribe
verb bribe
- straighten — make straight
- turn off — to cause to move around on an axis or about a center; rotate: to turn a wheel.
- repulse — to drive back; repel: to repulse an assailant.
- leave alone — separate, apart, or isolated from others: I want to be alone.
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