bribe
verb [ T ]
LAW uk/braɪb/ usto try to make someone do something for you, often something dishonest, by giving them money, gifts, or something else that they want:
bribe sb with sth They were accused of trying to bribe voters with promises of tax cuts.
bribe sb to do sth Corrupt officials had been bribed to approve shoddy construction work.
bribe
noun [ C ]
LAW uk/braɪb/ usmoney or a gift that you give to someone so that they will do something for you, often something dishonest:
offer/accept/take a bribe He was accused of accepting bribes from wealthy businessmen.
It was easy to see the gift as a sort of bribe.