noun
bribing
BREYE-bihng
Bribing (noun) means the act or practice of offering money or favours to influence someone dishonestly; bribery. Example: “Bribing a police officer is a serious criminal offence.”
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The act or practice of offering money or favours to influence someone dishonestly; bribery.
"Bribing a police officer is a serious criminal offence."
How to use bribing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe -ing form of "bribe" — paying someone off.
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What does “bribing” mean?
The word “bribing” means the act or practice of offering money or favours to influence someone dishonestly; bribery. In plain terms, the -ing form of "bribe" — paying someone off.
How do you pronounce “bribing”?
“Bribing” is pronounced BREYE-bihng (/ˈbɹaɪbɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bribing” in a sentence?
Here is “bribing” used in a sentence: “Bribing a police officer is a serious criminal offence.”
What part of speech is “bribing”?
“Bribing” is a noun.
