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Bribing: meaning, definitions and examples

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bribing

 

[ ˈbraɪbɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

illegal activity

Bribing refers to the act of offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value as a means to influence the actions of an official or other person in charge of a public or legal duty. It is typically considered an illegal practice that undermines fairness and integrity in governmental and business processes.

Synonyms

corruption, inducement, subornation

Examples of usage

  • He was accused of bribing a government official.
  • Bribing judges for favorable verdicts is a serious crime.
  • She was caught bribing the police officer to avoid a ticket.

Translations

Translations of the word "bribing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 suborno

🇮🇳 रिश्वत देना

🇩🇪 Bestechung

🇮🇩 suap

🇺🇦 хабарництво

🇵🇱 łapówkarstwo

🇯🇵 賄賂

🇫🇷 corruption

🇪🇸 soborno

🇹🇷 rüşvet verme

🇰🇷 뇌물

🇸🇦 رشوة

🇨🇿 úplatek

🇸🇰 úplatok

🇨🇳 贿赂

🇸🇮 podkupnina

🇮🇸 mútur

🇰🇿 пара алу

🇬🇪 რიშვათი

🇦🇿 rüşvət

🇲🇽 soborno

Etymology

The word 'bribing' originates from the noun 'bribe', which can be traced back to the mid-16th century, derived from the Old French 'bribe', meaning 'a piece of bread' or 'a morsel'. This etymology reflects the idea of providing something of value to appease or influence someone. The concept has evolved to signify payment made to corrupt or manipulate someone's actions. By the 17th century, the term began to denote illicit payments made to sway the decisions of public officials or authority figures, establishing its association with corruption and misconduct in governance. Over the years, various legal systems have addressed bribing through strict laws and enforcement measures, recognizing its detrimental effects on society and democratic processes.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,652, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.