Zoeken
01
omkoping, smeergeld
an amount of money or something of value given to someone in order to persuade them to do something that is illegal
Example
The businessman offered a bribe to the customs official to expedite the shipment of his goods.
The investigation uncovered evidence of cash bribes paid to local officials.
He offered a large bribe to the official to expedite his application.
to bribe
01
omkopen, susteren
to persuade someone to do something, often illegal, by giving them an amount of money or something of value
Transitive: to bribe sb
Example
The businessman resorted to bribing competitors ' employees to gain insider information.
The whistleblower came forward with information about a scheme to bribe public officials for construction permits.
Law enforcement arrested individuals attempting to bribe witnesses in an ongoing investigation.
Voorbeeld
The businessman offered a bribe to the customs official to expedite the shipment of his goods.
The investigation uncovered evidence of cash bribes paid to local officials.
He offered a large bribe to the official to expedite his application.
The politician was caught accepting a bribe from a construction company in exchange for favorable contracts.
Accepting a bribe is a criminal offense punishable by law.
