English dictionary
suborn
/s/@/'b/oU/rn/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
verb
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incite to commit a crime or an evil deed
ExamplesHe suborned his butler to cover up the murder of his wife.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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procure (false testimony or perjury)
Source: WordNet 3.0
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induce to commit perjury or give false testimony
ExamplesThe President tried to suborn false witnesses.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To procure or cause to take a false oath amounting to perjury, such oath being actually taken.
Source: webster1913