An unlawful or unethical payment made to someone to influence their actions

रिश्वत

English Usage: The politician was accused of accepting a bribe to change the zoning laws.

Hindi Usage: राजनीतिज्ञ पर ज़ोनिंग कानूनों को बदलने के लिए रिश्वत लेने का आरोप था।

To give someone a bribe; to influence someone unlawfully

रिश्वत देना

English Usage: He tried to bribe the officials to overlook the safety violations.

Hindi Usage: उसने अधिकारियों को सुरक्षा उल्लंघनों की अनदेखी करने के लिए रिश्वत देने की कोशिश की।