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bribe

Definition

noun: something valuable (such as money) that is given in order to get someone to do something
noun: money or favor given or promised in order to influence the judgment or conduct of a person in a position of trust
verb: to try to get someone to do something by giving or promising something valuable (such as money)
verb: to induce or influence by or as if by 'bribery'
synonyms: present, seduction, allurement

Examples

I offered the children a 'bribe' for finishing their homework.
a police officer accused of taking/accepting 'bribes'
She was arrested for attempting to 'bribe' a judge.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

(..) That's all I know. This is unbelievable! So what is this information worth to you, my friend? Are you trying to get me to bribe you? Maybe. But you already told me everything. Check it out. He actually is the Monkeyshine monkey! (..)
1996 TvShow: Friends Title: The One After the Superbowl: Part 1 Season: 2 Episode 12