Crossword-Solution: BRIBE 5 letters, 161 clues 🏆 scrabble score: 9

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Word Word Type Definition
Bribe n. A gift begged; a present.
Bribe n. A price, reward, gift, or favor bestowed or promised with a
view to prevent the judgment or corrupt the conduct of a judge,
witness, voter, or other person in a position of trust.
Bribe n. That which seduces; seduction; allurement.
Bribe v. t. To rob or steal.
Bribe v. t. To give or promise a reward or consideration to (a judge,
juror, legislator, voter, or other person in a position of trust) with
a view to prevent the judgment or corrupt the conduct; to induce or
influence by a bribe; to give a bribe to.
Bribe v. t. To gain by a bribe; of induce as by a bribe.
Bribe v. i. To commit robbery or theft.
Bribe v. i. To give a bribe to a person; to pervert the judgment or
corrupt the action of a person in a position of trust, by some gift or
promise.

We have 161 clues for the answer “BRIBE”

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Abscam offering 1 answer
Apply palm grease 1 answer
Bit of corruption 1 answer
Bit of graft 1 answer
Buyoff 1 answer
Cash inducement 1 answer
Corrupt kickback 1 answer
Corrupt offer 1 answer
Corrupt officer's payoff 1 answer
Corrupt politician's offering 1 answer
Corrupt with cash 1 answer
Corruption instrument 1 answer
Crooked bread? 1 answer
Example of graft 1 answer
Gift to influence 1 answer
Gift with a string 1 answer
Grease a palm 1 answer
Grease one's palm 1 answer
Grease palms 1 answer
Grease someone's palm 1 answer
Grease the palm of 1 answer
Grease, as it were 1 answer
Grease, so to speak 1 answer
Illegal cash incentive 1 answer
Illegal consideration 1 answer
Illegal contribution 1 answer
Illegal incentive 1 answer
Illegal incentive payment 1 answer
Illegal inducement 1 answer
Illegal offering 1 answer
Illegal payment 1 answer
Inappropriate payment 1 answer
Kickback, e.g. 1 answer
Money for something 1 answer
Money given under the table 1 answer
Money under the table, maybe 1 answer
Oil the palm of 1 answer
Part of a quid pro quo, maybe 1 answer
Pay for special treatment 1 answer
Pay off a judge 1 answer
Pay off illicitly 1 answer
Pay to look the other way 1 answer
Pay to persuade 1 answer
Payment accepted by a corrupt politician 1 answer
Payment to influence 1 answer
Payoff for a dirty cop 1 answer
Payoff, perhaps 1 answer
Persuasive gift 1 answer
Plain envelope payment 1 answer
Political temptation 1 answer
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Hint 1 meaning
One who, or that which, eats.
Hint 2 anagram
TEAER
Hint 3 another clue
greedy person
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Sentences with BRIBE (5)

There were times when I beat and kicked him madly, times when I cajoled and persuaded him, and once I tried to bribe him with the last bottle of burgundy, for there was a rain-water pump from which I could get water.
The War of the Worlds H. G. Wells 1992
The bribe taker naturally inferred that Werper had slain his fellow and dared not admit that he had permitted him to enter the hut, fearing as he did, the anger of Achmet Zek.
Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar Edgar Rice Burroughs 1995
They’ve got a right to come up and buy drinks at the bar yonder forrard, and they take that chance to bribe somebody to keep watch on me—porter or boots or somebody.
Tom Sawyer, Detective Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) 1993
Angus stopped to extract a promise, fortified with a prospective bribe, that he would remain in that place until the return with the detective, and would keep count of any kind of stranger coming up those stairs.
The Innocence of Father Brown G. K. Chesterton 1995
Well, I give my proofs: I will pay this barbaric bribe, and then go back to reason for the rest of my life.” Two men were instantly found in the crowd itself to offer their services to Colonel Dubosc, who came out presently, satisfied.
The Wisdom of Father Brown G. K. Chesterton 1995

Quotes with BRIBE (3)

Pick a leader who will make their citizens proud. One who will stir the hearts of the people, so that the sons and daughters of a given nation strive to emulate their leader's greatness. Only then will a nation be truly great, when a leader inspires and produces citizens worthy of becoming future leaders, honorable decision makers and peacemakers. And in these times, a great leader must be extremely brave. Their leadership must be steered only by their conscience, not a bribe.
Suzy Kassem Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem
I’ve got money!” Eve exclaimed in a frantic frenzy of hope, her eyes dancing wildly with the notion that there was some way out of this. “I mean, I don’t know what use money is to the Grim Reaper, but I’ve got a ton of cash! It’s in a hat box under my bed! I’ve got a bright red Lexus in the garage, I’ve got my engagement ring upstairs, it’s real gold… there must be something we can trade off with…”“You can’t bribe me away, I’m afraid,” said Mr. Azrael. “Money means nothing where I come from.
Rebecca McNutt Perfect Little Angel: A Short Story
Liberty medals... Are they trying to bribe me with coloured ribbons? I wouldn't kill a man for one of those things. Or go and be killed. Any shooting I do is to save my own life, and not for a ribbon and a hunk of bronze. [says Mäkelä]
Vaino Linna The Unknown Soldier
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Appears in: Boston Globe, Chronicle, Crossroads, CrosSynergy, LAT, Newsday, New Yorker, NY Sun, NYT, S&S, Slate, Universal, USA TODAY, WP, WSJ.

Used 117 times in crossword archives (1957–2025).