bribe

Bribe Meaning in Bengali: ঘুষ, প্রতিপাদ্য, প্রতিদান (noun, pronunciation: bribe)

Definition of Bribe

(noun, pronunciation: bribe)

A bribe is a sum of money, goods, or other valuables given or promised to someone in order to influence their behavior or actions in one’s favor. It is an illegal and unethical practice that undermines the principles of fairness and justice.

Synonyms of Bribe

(noun, pronunciation: bribe)

  • Corruption – দুর্নীতি
  • Payoff – প্রতিদান
  • Hush money – মৌনীবত্তা অর্থ
  • Backhander – পিছুপাতি প্রতিদান

Antonyms of Bribe

(noun, pronunciation: bribe)

  • Honesty – সত্যবাদ
  • Integrity – অখণ্ডতা
  • Righteousness – ধর্মপরায়ণতা
  • Probity – সাধারণ চরিত্র

Origin of Bribe

(noun, pronunciation: bribe)

The word “bribe” originated from the Middle English word “briben,” which means to rob or steal. It later evolved to refer specifically to the act of giving or receiving illicit payments to influence someone’s actions.

Nearby Words

  • Bribery – noun
  • Bribable – adjective
  • Bribing – noun
  • Bribed – adjective

Bribe in Literature Quotes

“A bribe is a charm to the one who gives it; wherever he turns, he succeeds.” – Bible (ঘুষ যার কাছে দেয়া হয় তাকে একটি আকর্ষণ হিসাবে বিবেচনা করা হয়; যেখানেই তিনি মুড়িত হন, তিনি সফল হন।)

“A bribe is like a knife, and the wounds it makes are irreparable.” – Victor Hugo (ঘুষ একটি ছুরির মতো, এবং এর কাটা ক্ষতি অসংখ্য সংশোধনীয়।)

Bribe Meaning in Different Languages

  • Bengali: ঘুষ
  • Hindi: रिश्वत
  • Nepali: घूस
  • Urdu: رشوت
  • Tamil: பணம் பெருப்பு
  • Telugu: రిష్వత
  • Arabic: رشوة
  • Chinese: 贿赂
  • Japanese: 賄賂
  • Russian: взятка

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