Bribe and Donative

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Bribe noun - Something given or promised in order to improperly influence a person's conduct or decision.

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Donative is an antonym for bribe.

Nearby Words: bribery, bribable, bribing, bribed, briber

Donative noun - Something given to someone without expectation of a return.

Usage example: regarded her annual bonus as a just recompense for her job performance and not as some corporate donative

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Bribe is an antonym for donative.

Nearby Words: donate, donation, donated, donating

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