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bribe in Dutch

bribe in Dutch is smeergeld, steekpenning, omkopen — bribe means money or a favor given to someone to influence their decision dishonestly.

bribe in Dutch

smeergeld
noun
The act of offering or paying such a payment: an act of bribery.
steekpenning
noun
The act of offering or paying such a payment: an act of bribery.
omkopen
verb

What does "bribe" mean?

  1. noun Money or a favor given to someone to influence their decision dishonestly.
    "The official was caught accepting a bribe from a contractor."
  2. verb To offer someone money or a favor to influence them dishonestly.
    "They tried to bribe the inspector to overlook the violations."
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bribe in a sentence

  • The official was caught accepting a bribe from a contractor.
  • Offering a bribe to a police officer is a serious crime.
  • They tried to bribe the inspector to overlook the violations.
  • She jokingly bribed her son with ice cream to finish his homework.

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What is "bribe" in Dutch?

"bribe" in Dutch is smeergeld, steekpenning, omkopen. bribe means: Money or a favor given to someone to influence their decision dishonestly.

How do you use "bribe" in a sentence?

Example: "The official was caught accepting a bribe from a contractor." In Dutch, "bribe" is smeergeld, steekpenning, omkopen.

Are there other ways to say "bribe" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "bribe": smeergeld, steekpenning, omkopen.

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