suborn
To induce to commit an unlawful or malicious act, especially in a corrupt mannerTo induce (someone) to commit an unlawful or malicious act, especially in a corrupt manner.
Meaning
8 senses(also, figuratively, transitive)To induce (someone) to commit an unlawful or malicious act, especially in a corrupt manner.
induce to commit perjury or give false testimony
To induce (someone) to commit an unlawful or malicious act, especially in a corrupt manner.
(also, figuratively, specifically, transitive)To induce (someone, such as a witness) to commit perjury, for example by making a false accusation or giving false evidence.
procure (false testimony or perjury)
(transitive)To achieve (some result; specifically, perjury) in a corrupt manner.
(archaic, transitive)To procure or provide (something) secretly and often in a dishonest manner.
(archaic, transitive)To make use of (something), especially for corrupt or dishonest reasons.
(obsolete, transitive)To aid, assist, or support (something).
(obsolete, transitive)To furnish or provide (something).
(obsolete, transitive)To substitute (a thing) for something else, especially secretly and often in a dishonest manner.
Forms
suborns, suborning, suborned, subornedSynonyms
19 synonymsWord family
10 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle