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bribed

/ˈbraɪbd/ verb · British & US
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What does bribed mean?

verb

Past tense of bribe, to induce someone to act in one's favor by offering them something they want, typically money.

Example

"The politician was accused of being bribed by a wealthy donor to pass a law that benefited their business."

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