взятка — meaning in English

English meaning

• bribe noun Money or a favor given to someone to influence their decision dishonestly.
• trick noun An action meant to deceive, fool, or outsmart someone.

Senses

взятка is used for these senses in English:

• baksheesh In the Middle East or southwest Asia: a bribe or tip.
• bribe The act of offering or paying such a payment: an act of bribery.
• pay-off (informal) A bribe.
• trick (card games) A sequence in which each player plays a card and a winning play is determined.

bribe — full definition

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

trick — full definition

1. noun An action meant to deceive, fool, or outsmart someone.
2. noun A skillful or clever technique for achieving something, especially something difficult.
3. noun A playful prank meant to surprise or embarrass someone.
4. verb To deceive someone, often to gain an advantage.
5. adj Not reliable; prone to giving out or failing.

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