bribed

bribed · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Past tense and past participle of "bribe"; gave money or gifts to influence someone dishonestly.

  2. 2.

    Persuaded someone through inducements.

Related words

See also: bribe, bribery, bribes
Synonyms: bought, corrupted, paid off

Etymology

Past tense of "bribe," from Old French "bribe" meaning a piece of bread given to beggars, later extended to corrupt gifts.