单词 | bribe-monger |
释义 | > as lemmasbribe-monger bribe-monger n. a person who negotiates or arranges the giving or receiving of a bribe or bribes, or who acts as an intermediary in this; cf. bribe broker n. ΘΚΠ society > trade and finance > fees and taxes > illegal payment or exaction > [noun] > bribe > one who bribes meeder1556 bribe-monger1563 suborner1577 briber1679 bribe broker1787 corrupter1821 boodler1885 tipster1889 nobbler1982 1563 L. Humphrey Nobles or of Nobilitye Ep. Ded. sig. A.vi Howe manye tyrauntes, oppressours, brybe mongers, and rauenours of the people? 1831 Prompter 30 Apr. 405 Too much clamour has been raised against Borough-mongers, and too little against bribe-mongers. 2018 Manica (Zimbabwe) Post (Nexis) 31 Jan. Policemen..forget they are keepers of law and order but become looters and bribe-mongers in broad daylight. < as lemmas |
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