smeergeld

Definitions of smeergeld
  1. noun
    a bribe paid to someone to insure that something is kept secret
    synonyms: steekgeld, steekpenningen, zwijggeld
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    type of:
    omkoopsom, steekgeld, steekpenningen
    payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
  2. noun
    payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
    synonyms: omkoopsom, steekgeld, steekpenningen
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    types:
    steekgeld, steekpenningen, zwijggeld
    a bribe paid to someone to insure that something is kept secret
    type of:
    afdracht
    a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
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