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The correct spelling is bribed.
How to pronounce bribed
verb
IPA: /bɹaɪbd/
Say it like: Bri-bed
The correct spelling is bribed. 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. For example: "She was accused of trying to bribe the jury into making false statements."
Usage Examples
“She was accused of trying to bribe the jury into making false statements.”
“to bribe somebody's compliance”
Definition
verb
- 1.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.
- 2.To gain by a bribe; to induce as by a bribe.
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