ser subornado; deixar-se subornar
1. to accept money or favors in exchange for doing something dishonest or illegal
The official was accused of being bribed to approve the contract.
O oficial foi acusado de ter sido subornado para aprovar o contrato.
2. to be persuaded or influenced by an offer of money or reward to act against one's duty or integrity
He refused to be bribed despite the large sum offered.
Ele recusou ser subornado apesar da quantia elevada oferecida.
Related Idioms & Phrases
have your price - suggesting someone can be bribed
grease someone's palm - to bribe someone
under the table - accepting bribes secretly
palm oil - a bribe or corrupt payment
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