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bribed

 

[ braɪbd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

illegal activity

Bribed is the past tense of the verb 'bribe.' It refers to the act of giving something, usually money or a favor, to someone to influence their actions or decisions. This practice is considered unethical and often illegal, as it undermines the integrity of institutions or individuals. Bribery can occur in various contexts, such as politics, business, or law enforcement, and can lead to severe consequences for those involved.

Synonyms

corrupted, greased, influenced, suborned

Examples of usage

  • The official was bribed to overlook the violations.
  • He bribed the guard to gain access to the building.
  • They were caught bribing a government official.
  • Bribed officials often face legal consequences.

Translations

Translations of the word "bribed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 subornado

🇮🇳 रिश्वत दिया गया

🇩🇪 bestochen

🇮🇩 disuap

🇺🇦 підкуплений

🇵🇱 przekupiony

🇯🇵 賄賂を受けた

🇫🇷 corrompu

🇪🇸 sobornado

🇹🇷 rüşvet verilmiş

🇰🇷 뇌물받은

🇸🇦 مُرشَوة

🇨🇿 podplacený

🇸🇰 podplatený

🇨🇳 贿赂了

🇸🇮 podkupljen

🇮🇸 mútur

🇰🇿 пара берілген

🇬🇪 ყალბი

🇦🇿 rüşvət almış

🇲🇽 sobornado

Etymology

The word 'bribe' originated from the Old French word 'bribe,' meaning 'a piece of bread' or 'morsel.' It has roots in the Latin word 'briba,' which referred to a small piece of food. The transition from its original meaning to the current definition of offering something of value for influence likely arose in the context of offering food or drink to gain favor or persuade others. The term has evolved over centuries, especially with the rise of formal governance systems, where corruption through bribery became a prevalent issue. In modern language, 'bribe' carries a strong negative connotation, reflecting societal disapproval of dishonesty and corruption in both public and private sectors.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,134, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.