1. money or a gift given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal

1. to give someone money or a gift to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal

Examples

• The official was arrested for accepting a bribe.
• He offered a large bribe to avoid prosecution.
• The company tried to bribe the inspector to overlook safety violations.
• She refused to bribe her way into the exclusive club.
• The politician denied taking bribes from lobbyists.
• They attempted to bribe the judge with expensive gifts.
• The customs officer was caught demanding bribes from travelers.