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bribe Synonyms

Another word for bribe

Choosing another word for bribe depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A sum of money or other valuable item offered or given to someone in a position of trust to persuade them to act dishonestly or in one's favor.

Usage Example

"The customs official was arrested after accepting a substantial kickback to overlook the undocumented cargo."

Strongest
kickback
payoff
Strong
hush money
backhander
sweetener
boodle
inducement
Weak
graft

• verb (Context 2)

To dishonestly persuade or induce someone to act in one's favor by offering them money or another gift.

Usage Example

"The developer attempted to buy off the city inspector to approve the faulty wiring."

Strongest
buy off
pay off
Strong
corrupt
suborn

• Nearby Words

brewski
briar
bribable
bribe
briber
bribery
bribetaker

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Bribe. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/bribe
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