bribe
Pronunciation:
/bɹaɪb/noun
Definitions
Something (usually money) given in exchange for influence or as an inducement to dishonesty.
That which seduces; seduction; allurement.
verb
Definitions
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.
Example: She was accused of trying to bribe the jury into making false statements.
To gain by a bribe; to induce as by a bribe.
Example: to bribe somebody's compliance