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bribe

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of bribe

something given or promised in order to improperly influence a person's conduct or decision

that judge refused a huge bribe to dismiss the charges against the wealthy defendant

Synonyms of bribe

backhander [British], boodle, cumshaw, fix, sop

Words Related to bribe

baksheesh, kickback, payoff

incentive, incitement, instigation, motivation, provocation, spur, stimulation, stimulus

boost, encouragement, goad, inducement

allurement, bait, enticement, lure, seduction, temptation, turn-on

flattery, persuasion

decoy, snare, trap

bribe

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of bribe

to influence someone with a bribe

meat inspectors were bribed, and the contaminated beef was sold to the public

Synonyms of bribe

buy, corrupt, have, pay off, square

Words Related to bribe

fix, tamper (with)

abase, debase, debauch, defile, degrade, demean, deprave, dishonor, pervert, poison, profane, prostitute, subvert, taint, warp

allure, bait, beguile, entice, lead on, lure, seduce, tempt

motivate, provoke, spur, stimulate

flatter, persuade

Phrases Synonymous with bribe

get at, grease the hand of (or grease the palm of), oil the hand of (or oil the palm of)

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