Bribe and Goad

Bribe

Bribe noun - Something given or promised in order to improperly influence a person's conduct or decision.
Usage example: that judge refused a huge bribe to dismiss the charges against the wealthy defendant
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Synonyms for Bribe

Goad and bribe are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Goad" instead the word "Bribe" as a noun or a verb.

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

Goad

Goad noun - Something that arouses action or activity.

Bribe and goad are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bribe" instead the word "Goad" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

Common collocations

hero bribe hero goad hero
man bribe man goad man
people bribe people goad people
army bribe army goad army
Other words: guard, doctor, enemy, gods, students, demons.
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