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bribess

[ˈbraɪbəs]
noun
subornos
1. Plural of bribe; sums of money or gifts offered to someone to influence their judgment or conduct, especially in an illegal or unethical manner
The investigation uncovered multiple bribes paid to government officials.
A investigação descobriu múltiplos subornos pagos a funcionários do governo.
NYC Slang
payola, grease
Synonyms
kickbackspayoffshush moneyinducements
Antonyms
honestyintegrityfair dealing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
subornos
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
subornos
Standard term used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the take
palm greasing
buying someone off
under the table
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