hush money

US /ˈhʌʃ ˌmʌn.i/
UK /ˈhʌʃ ˌmʌn.i/
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argent secret, pot-de-vin

money paid to someone to prevent them from revealing embarrassing or damaging information

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The politician was accused of paying hush money to cover up the scandal.
Le politicien a été accusé d'avoir versé de l'argent secret pour étouffer le scandale.
Paying hush money is illegal and unethical.
Payer de l'argent secret est illégal et contraire à l'éthique.