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bribe

noun verb

payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt their judgment

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
B
Ends with
E
Contains
RI
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

bɹaɪb

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt their judgment

verb

  1. make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence

    “This judge can be bought”

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Example Sentences

This judge can be bought

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