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Bestechen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Bestechen" is used as verb with the meaning of "bribe", "corrupt" or "impress".
Essential properties of "bestechen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: bestechen
- Simple past: bestach
- Participle: bestochen
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "bestechen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To bribe someone to influence decisions"
- Definition: "To offer money or other benefits to influence decisions."
- Translation(s): bribe, corrupt
- Synonym(s): bestechen, korrumpieren
- Antonym(s): integrieren, ehrlich sein
- Related word(s): Bestechung, Bestechlichkeit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er versuchte, den Beamten mit Geld zu bestechen.
- Sie wollte den Richter bestechen, um das Urteil zu ändern.
- Der Politiker wurde beschuldigt, Firmen zu bestechen.
2.) "To impress or captivate strongly"
- Definition: "To cause a strong positive impression or admiration."
- Translation(s): impress, captivate, charm, stand out
- Synonym(s): beeindrucken, faszinieren
- Antonym(s): langweilen, enttäuschen
- Related word(s): Faszination, Eindruck
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Gemälde besticht durch seine Farbenpracht.
- Sein Talent bestecht alle Zuhörer.
- Die Architektur des Gebäudes besticht durch Eleganz.