bribe

US /braɪb/
UK /braɪb/
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1.

corrompere, ungere

persuade (someone) to act in one's favor by a gift of money or other inducement

:
He tried to bribe the official with a large sum of money.
Ha cercato di corrompere il funzionario con una grossa somma di denaro.
They were accused of trying to bribe witnesses.
Sono stati accusati di aver tentato di corrompere i testimoni.
1.

tangente, bustarella

a gift of money or other inducement made to persuade someone to act in one's favor, typically illegally or unethically

:
The politician was caught accepting a large bribe.
Il politico è stato colto in flagrante mentre accettava una grossa tangente.
He offered a bribe to get the contract.
Ha offerto una tangente per ottenere il contratto.