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to nobble
01
to take someone forcibly to a secret location, usually with the intention of extracting money
Exemples
The gang nobbled the businessman to demand a ransom.
The film 's plot revolves around a child being nobbled by criminals.
02
to render someone incapacitated, typically by using drugs or other substances
Exemples
The thief tried to nobble the guard with a sedative.
The rival team tried to nobble the star player before the championship.
Exemples
He nobbled a wallet when no one was looking.
Il a chapardé un portefeuille quand personne ne regardait.
Someone nobbled his bike outside the café.
Quelqu'un a chapardé son vélo devant le café.
04
mettre le grappin sur
to persuade someone to do what one wants by threatening them or giving them money
Exemples
The corrupt official was accused of attempting to nobble the jury by offering them bribes.
Le fonctionnaire corrompu a été accusé d'avoir tenté de corrompre le jury en leur offrant des pots-de-vin.
The gangster nobbled the witness to prevent them from testifying against him in court.
Le gangster a soudoyé le témoin pour l'empêcher de témoigner contre lui au tribunal.
