Bribe — synonyms, definition

1. bribe (Noun)

attraction backhander bait blackmail bung coercion compensation decoy enticement extortion graft haul hush money inducement kickback lure payoff ransom theft tribute

bribe (Noun) — Payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment.

payment hush money kickback payola soap

2. bribe (Verb)

bait blackmail buy buy off coerce corrupt deceive decoy demoralise demoralize entice fix force grease grease one's palms have hire induce pay off reach • • •

bribe (Verb) — (crime) make illegal payments to in exchange for favours or influence. ex. "This judge can be bribed"

pay buy off pay off sop