| Main Entry: |
bribe |
| Part of Speech: |
noun |
| Definition: |
payoff to influence illegal or wrong activity |
Synonyms: |
allurement,
bait,
blackmail, buyoff,
compensation,
contract, corrupt money, corrupting gift, enticement,
envelope*, feedbag, fringe benefit,
gift, goody, graft, gratuity, gravy, grease, hush money,
ice*,
incentive,
inducement, influence peddling, kickback, lagniappe,
lure, payola,
perk*, perquisite,
present,
price,
protection*,
remuneration,
reward, sop, sweetener, sweetening,
take
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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