Synonyms for Bribe
Definition of bribe
- noun
- payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
- verb
- make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence; "This judge can be bought"
3 synonyms found
Writing tips for "bribe"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like buy, corrupt, payoff can replace "bribe" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Bribe" in song lyrics
See how bribe is used in real songs:
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"I'll never take a dive, never take a bribe"
Akbar — 5th Element -
"I'm hard to please, easy to bribe"
Fes Taylor f/ Jack Don, L.I.S., Tommy Guns — Warriors -
"Along with briefcase filled with one point five, that's the bribe"
The Genius/GZA — Killah Hills 10304