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to nobble
01
to take someone forcibly to a secret location, usually with the intention of extracting money
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
The thief tried to nobble the guard with a sedative.
The rival team tried to nobble the star player before the championship.
Exemplos
He nobbled a wallet when no one was looking.
Ele surrupiou uma carteira quando ninguém estava olhando.
Someone nobbled his bike outside the café.
Alguém roubou a bicicleta dele do lado de fora do café.
04
subornar, convencer através de ameaças ou dinheiro
to persuade someone to do what one wants by threatening them or giving them money
Exemplos
The corrupt official was accused of attempting to nobble the jury by offering them bribes.
O funcionário corrupto foi acusado de tentar subornar o júri oferecendo-lhes subornos.
The gangster nobbled the witness to prevent them from testifying against him in court.
O gângster subornou a testemunha para impedir que ela testemunhasse contra ele no tribunal.
