bribes

bribes · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of bribe; sums of money or favors given to corrupt someone.

  2. 2.

    Third person singular present tense of "bribe."

Forms

plural: bribes

Related words

See also: bribe, bribed, bribery
Synonyms: inducements, kickbacks, payoffs

Etymology

Plural of "bribe," from Old French "bribe" meaning a piece of bread given to beggars, later extended to corrupt payments.