douceur

noun

Definition of douceurnext
as in bribe

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Recent Examples of douceur Bordeaux’s sleepy country cousin is known for what the Bordelaise call the douceur de vivre — the gentle way of life. — David Lansing, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for douceur
  1. bribe
  2. sop
Noun
  • Prosecutors said Santana was paid thousands in bribes for smuggling contraband into the facility between May 2024 and June 2025.
    — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • But the judge also noted Krneta’s dual role in facilitating the corruption of Tobolski, both paying bribes and collecting extortion payments from other contractors on the then-mayor’s behalf.
    — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of bribe
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  • The sound can feel dense, but never overloaded — and there are certainly no obvious sops to commerciality here.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Another candidate was an outspoken opponent, contending that the project was a sop to developers.
    — Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Definition of sop

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“Douceur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/douceur. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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