verb
- past tense and past participle of bribe; gave money or gifts to someone illegally to influence their actions or decisions
Examples
- The official was bribed to approve the construction permit.
- She bribed the guard with cash to let her pass.
- The company bribed several politicians to win the contract.
- He was arrested after being bribed by the criminal organization.
- The witness claimed he had been bribed to change his testimony.
- They bribed the inspector to overlook the safety violations.