bribing

Meanings

• verb

  The act of giving or receiving something, often money, as a way to influence actions or decisions.

• The offering, giving, or receiving of something, often illegally, as a means to gain unfair advantage or favor.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bribing
striving , riving , driving , riveting

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Variants

List of all variants of bribing that leads to same result
bribable , bribe , bribed , bribee , bribees , briber , bribers , bribes , bribing

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Forms

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bribes, bribed, bribing, bribesman, bribetaker

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'bribier' meaning 'drunken' or 'riotous,' and later evolved to mean 'bribe' due to the association with corrupt behavior.

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Trivia

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1. Bribing is estimated to cost the global economy around $1 trillion each year.

2. The ancient Greeks used olive oil as a form of bribe to influence athletes and judges during the Olympics.

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Related Concepts

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1. corruption: The misuse of public power for private gain, often facilitated through bribing.

2. extortion: The act of obtaining something, typically money, through force or threats, which can be considered a form of bribing.

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Culture

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Bribing has been depicted extensively in literature, art, and media as a form of corruption and moral decay. It is often associated with power, greed, and the breakdown of social order.

How to Memorize "bribing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a handshake between two people, one passing a stack of bills to the other in secret.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'bribe' as being related to 'tribe,' and imagine a powerful leader offering favors to members of their 'tribe' in exchange for loyalty.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Bribing Begins With R' - Reach into your pocket, and Risk your reputation.

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