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suborn

verb
/səˈbɔːrn/

Meaning

to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury

Example Sentences

The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness.

Synonyms

bribe, corrupt, incite, persuade

Antonyms

deter, discourage

Collocations

suborn perjury, suborn a witness, attempt to suborn

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