As nouns the difference between influence and bribe
is that
influence is the power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions while
bribe is something (usually money) given in exchange for influence or as an inducement to dishonesty.
As verbs the difference between influence and bribe
is that
influence is to affect by gentle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to persuade or induce while
bribe is to give a to.