1. to decline or reject offers of money or favors given to influence one's actions, decisions, or judgment
The honest judge refused bribes from wealthy defendants.
O juiz honesto recusou subornos de réus ricos.
2. to resist corruption by rejecting illegal payments or gifts intended to compromise integrity
The politician refused bribes and maintained her ethical standards.
A política recusou subornos e manteve seus padrões éticos.