backhanders

[US]/ˈbækˌhændərz/
[UK]/ˈbækˌhændərZ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Um suborno ou um pagamento feito secretamente e ilegalmente para influenciar a decisão de alguém.; Um golpe ou pancada dado com o dorso da mão.

Phrases & Collocations

demand backhanders

exigir propinas

accept backhanders

aceitar propinas

expose the backhanders

expor as propinas

bribery and backhanders

suborno e propinas

fight against backhanders

lutar contra as propinas

suspect backhanders

suspeitar de propinas

offer backhanders

oferecer propinas

Example Sentences

he was caught accepting backhanders from contractors.

ele foi pego aceitando subornos de empreiteiros.

backhanders are illegal in most countries.

os subornos são ilegais na maioria dos países.

she refused to take backhanders during the negotiation.

ela se recusou a aceitar subornos durante a negociação.

corruption often involves backhanders.

a corrupção frequentemente envolve subornos.

the investigation revealed a network of backhanders.

a investigação revelou uma rede de subornos.

many businesses rely on backhanders to secure contracts.

muitas empresas dependem de subornos para garantir contratos.

he lost his job due to accepting backhanders.

ele perdeu o emprego por aceitar subornos.

backhanders can undermine fair competition.

os subornos podem minar a concorrência justa.

the government is cracking down on backhanders.

o governo está intensificando a repressão contra os subornos.

she reported the backhanders to the authorities.

ela denunciou os subornos às autoridades.

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