Definition of: bribe

(brīb) noun
1. Any gift or emolument used corruptly to influence public or official action.
2. Anything that seduces or allures; an allurement. See synonyms under GIFT.
—v. bribed, brib·ing v.t.
1. To offer or give a bribe to.
2. To gain or influence by means of bribery.
—v.i.
3. To give bribes. [<OF, piece of bread given a beggar]
—brib′a·ble adjective
—brib′er noun