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to nobble
01
to take someone forcibly to a secret location, usually with the intention of extracting money
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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
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The thief tried to nobble the guard with a sedative.
The rival team tried to nobble the star player before the championship.
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He nobbled a wallet when no one was looking.
Hij jatte een portemonnee toen niemand keek.
Someone nobbled his bike outside the café.
Iemand heeft zijn fiets gestolen buiten het café.
04
omkopen, overhalen door te dreigen of geld te geven
to persuade someone to do what one wants by threatening them or giving them money
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The corrupt official was accused of attempting to nobble the jury by offering them bribes.
De corrupte ambtenaar werd beschuldigd van poging tot omkoping van de jury door hun steekpenningen aan te bieden.
The gangster nobbled the witness to prevent them from testifying against him in court.
De gangster heeft de getuige omgekocht om te voorkomen dat deze tegen hem zou getuigen in de rechtbank.
