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To gain influence by corrupt means or intimidation
“But it is much harder to nobble 12 independent jurors than it is to bribe or intimidate one judge.”
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Obtain dishonestly; steal
“He intended to nobble Rose's money.”
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To rob by the use of trickery or threats
“… an old scam that's been used for years to nobble unsuspecting London tourists.”
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“It would be neatly symmetrical if he were recalled for Saturday, for it was at the Millennium stadium six weeks ago that he was in such blistering form for Munster before being nobbled.”
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“Yet he manages to nobble a number of people who first agree to contribute to the film, and then mysteriously drop out.”
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“Their plans were nobbled by jealous rivals.”
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