bribes Meaning & Definition
/bɹaɪbz/
What Does Bribes Mean?
Bribes is a noun that means plural of bribe. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of bribe. As a verb, it means To give a bribe to; specifically, to ask a person to do something, usually against his/her will, in exchange for some type of reward or relief from potential trouble.
Bribes at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //bɹaɪbz// |
| Syllables | 1 |
Bribes Definition (Noun)
- plural of bribe
Bribes as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of bribe
Noun
- Something (usually money) given in exchange for influence or as an inducement to dishonesty.
- That which seduces; seduction; allurement.
Verb
- To give a bribe to; specifically, to ask a person to do something, usually against his/her will, in exchange for some type of reward or relief from potential trouble.
She was accused of trying to bribe the jury into making false statements.
- To gain by a bribe; to induce as by a bribe.
to bribe somebody's compliance
Synonyms of Bribes
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Bribes synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Bribes
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Bribes in a Sentence
She was accused of trying to bribe the jury into making false statements.
to bribe somebody's compliance
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Bribes
Pronouncing Bribes
You say bribes as //bɹaɪbz//. It has 1 syllable.