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bribery vs corruption
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| briberynoun/ˈbraɪ.bər.i/ | Meaning the crime of giving or offering money or gifts to someone so that they will help you dishonestly | Goes with bribery scandal | Example The company paid a huge fine to settle the bribery case. |
| corruptionnoun/kəˈrʌp.ʃən/ | Meaning dishonest or illegal behavior by people in power, such as taking money for favors | Goes with fight corruption | Example The fight against corruption has led to the arrest of several senior officials. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The case involved officials in four provinces.