suborn

IPA: sʌbɔrn

verb

  • (also figuratively) To induce (someone) to commit an unlawful or malicious act, especially in a corrupt manner.
  • (specifically, criminal law) To induce (someone, such as a witness) to commit perjury, for example by making a false accusation or giving false evidence.
  • To achieve (some result; specifically, perjury) in a corrupt manner.
  • (archaic)
  • To procure or provide (something) secretly and often in a dishonest manner.
  • To make use of (something), especially for corrupt or dishonest reasons.
  • (obsolete)
  • To aid, assist, or support (something).
  • To furnish or provide (something).
  • To substitute (a thing) for something else, especially secretly and often in a dishonest manner.
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Examples of "suborn" in Sentences

  • Subornation of perjury is a crime.
  • Attempt to suborn Wikipedia for own use.
  • An attempt to suborn the Governor, Sir John Hotham, was thwarted.
  • Later we learn that the loser becomes the subornation of the winner.
  • He must suborn whomever he can to assist him in preserving his lies.

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