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n. (possession) | 1. bribe, payoff | payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment. |
| ~ payment | a sum of money paid or a claim discharged. |
| ~ hush money | a bribe paid to someone to insure that something is kept secret. |
| ~ kickback | a commercial bribe paid by a seller to a purchasing agent in order to induce the agent to enter into the transaction. |
| ~ payola | a bribe given to a disc jockey to induce him to promote a particular record. |
| ~ soap | money offered as a bribe. |
v. (possession) | 2. bribe, buy, corrupt, grease one's palms | make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence.; "This judge can be bought" |
| ~ crime, criminal offence, criminal offense, law-breaking, offense, offence | (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act.; "a long record of crimes" |
| ~ pay | give money, usually in exchange for goods or services.; "I paid four dollars for this sandwich"; "Pay the waitress, please" |
| ~ sop | give a conciliatory gift or bribe to. |
| ~ buy off, pay off | pay someone with influence in order to receive a favor. |
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