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bestikkelse — meaning in English

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English meaning

bribe noun Money or a favor given to someone to influence their decision dishonestly.
bribery noun The act of giving money or a favour to someone in a position of power in order to influence their decision.

Senses

bestikkelse is used for these senses in English:

bribe The act of offering or paying such a payment: an act of bribery.
pay-off (informal) A bribe.

bribe — full definition

noun Money or a favor given to someone to influence their decision dishonestly.
verb To offer someone money or a favor to influence them dishonestly.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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