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Definition bribe in British English

bribe verb

[transitive] verb
/braɪb/
1

to give money or presents to someone so that they will help you by doing something dishonest or illegal

Example

They were found guilty of trying to bribe officials.

Example

They tried to bribe the judge to find their brother not guilty.

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1.1

to promise something to someone, especially a child, if they will agree to do what you want

Example

I tried bribing her with sweets, but it didn't work.

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Definition bribe in British English