| 1 | He occasionally condescended to take bribes. | |
| 2 | The official demeaned himself by accepting the bribe. | |
| 3 | The mayor lowered himself by accepting a bribe. | |
| 4 | I'm shocked at the prevalence of bribery among these officials. | |
| 5 | The problem is not simply one of embezzlement and bribery. |