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Present participle for to gain influence by corrupt means or intimidation
“It is much harder to nobble twelve independent jurors than it is to bribe or intimidate one judge.”
Present participle for to cheat, deceive or defraud someone for personal gain
“Hardly anyone suggested that they were also able to nobble the jury.”
Present participle for to steal or obtain dishonestly from (someone)
“His intention was to nobble Rose's money.”
Present participle for to dope something or someone, especially by giving it a drug
“The woman allegedly made a verbal threat in which she had said she could nobble the horse.”
Present participle for to detain (a person) in conversation against their will
“I'm gently letting the man come closer, so that I can then nobble him about personnel at the Examiner and Times.”
Present participle for to capture someone or something
“He was trying to nobble the thief with a sack of potions, but got twatted by a bloke riding a mutant bird.”
Present participle for to defeat or frustrate the attempts of
“The authorities seem to dislike philanthropists and do their best to nobble their plans.”
Present participle for to summon or signal (to someone or a vehicle)
Present participle for to control or influence (a person or course of action)
The action of abducting someone using force
The act of stealing or misappropriating, especially of funds
Talk or praise used to charm, flatter, or persuade
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