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BRIBERY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for BRIBERY?

Need another word that means the same as “bribery”? Find 3 synonyms and 30 related words for “bribery” in this overview.

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Bribery as a Noun
Definitions of "Bribery" as a noun
Synonyms of "Bribery" as a noun (3 Words)
Usage Examples of "Bribery" as a noun
Associations of "Bribery" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Bribery” are: graft, corruption, subornation

Bribery as a Noun

Definitions of "Bribery" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “bribery” as a noun can have the following definitions:

The practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage.
The giving or offering of a bribe.

Synonyms of "Bribery" as a noun (3 Words)

corruption	In a state of progressive putrefaction. A record of a word s corruption.
graft	An instance of grafting a shoot or twig on to a living plant.
subornation	Perjured testimony that someone was persuaded to give.

Usage Examples of "Bribery" as a noun

His opponent had been guilty of bribery and corruption.
A bribery scandal.

Associations of "Bribery" (30 Words)

abet	Encourage or assist someone to commit (a crime. We are aiding and abetting this illegal traffic.
adulation	Servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise. He found it difficult to cope with the adulation* of the fans.*
allegation	A claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof. An allegation* of malpractice.*
allegedly	Used to convey that something is claimed to be the case or have taken place, although there is no proof. He was allegedly* a leading participant in the coup attempt.*
cabal	A secret intrigue. A cabal* of dissidents.*
conspiracy	A secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act. They were cleared of conspiracy* to pervert the course of justice.*
corruption	Decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation. The journalist who wants to expose corruption* in high places.*
cronyism	Favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications. It looked like an end to the cronyism* with which many of the government s appointments had been tainted.*
degradation	A low or downcast state- H.L.Menchken. A trail of human misery and degradation.
disgrace	Damage the reputation of. He left the army in disgrace.
dishonor	Bring shame or dishonor upon. Dishonor checks and drafts.
embezzlement	Theft or misappropriation of funds placed in one’s trust or belonging to one’s employer. Charges of fraud and embezzlement.
embroil	Bring into a state of confusion or disorder. What merit do you claim for having embroiled everything in which you are concerned.
flattery	Excessive or insincere praise. She allowed no hint of flattery* to enter her voice.*
fraud	Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain. Prosecutions for social security frauds.
impeach	Call into question the integrity or validity of (a practice. The President was impeached.
infamy	The state of being well known for some bad quality or deed. A day that will live in infamy.
insider	An officer of a corporation or others who have access to private information about the corporation’s operations. Political insiders.
insincere	Not expressing genuine feelings. A charming but thoroughly insincere* woman.*
involvement	A sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something. There was additional involvement* of the liver and spleen.*
junto	A clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue.
liaison	A sexual relationship, especially one that is secret or illicit. He provided a liaison* with the guerrillas.*
manipulation	Exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one’s own advantage. The format allows fast picture manipulation.
nepotism	The practice among those with power or influence of favouring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs. His years in office were marked by corruption and nepotism.
opprobrium	A state of extreme dishonor. The critical opprobrium* generated by his films.*
patsy	A person who is easily taken advantage of, especially by being cheated or blamed for something. There is a mischievous sparkle in his eyes that suggests he is no patsy.
peculation	The fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else.
quisling	A traitor who collaborates with an enemy force occupying their country. He had the Quisling* owner of the factory arrested.*
scandal	The outrage or anger caused by a scandalous action or event. I know that you would want no scandal* attached to her name.*
shame	Make someone feel ashamed. She was hot with shame.