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bribes

The correct spelling is bribes.

How to pronounce bribes

noun

IPA: /bɹaɪbz/

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The correct spelling is bribes. Something (usually money) given in exchange for influence or as an inducement to dishonesty. 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

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Something (usually money) given in exchange for influence or as an inducement to dishonesty.
  2. 2.That which seduces; seduction; allurement.

verb

  1. 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. 2.To gain by a bribe; to induce as by a bribe.

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