Crossword-Solution: BRIBE
Dictionary
| 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”
✏️ Suggest another clue
Know another question for crossword solution "BRIBE"? Please add your clue to the biggest crossword databank now!
Kind of apple
?
E
?
A
?
T
?
E
?
R
Hint 1 meaning
One who, or that which, eats.
Hint 2 anagram
TEAER
Hint 3 another clue
greedy person
11 +1
New Suggestion for "BRIBE"
Related word tools
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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]
Where this answer appears
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).