1. money or gifts given to someone in a position of power to influence their decisions or actions illegally
Usage: plural of bribe

1. gives money or gifts to someone to influence their decisions or actions illegally
Usage: third person singular present tense of bribe

Examples

• The politician was caught accepting bribes from construction companies.
• Police discovered evidence of bribes totaling millions of dollars.
• The company regularly bribes officials to win government contracts.
• She bribes her children with candy to get them to behave.
• The investigation revealed a network of bribes and corruption.
• He never bribes anyone and always follows proper procedures.
• The judge was sentenced to prison for taking bribes.
• The businessman bribes customs officers to avoid inspections.