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to nobble
01
to take someone forcibly to a secret location, usually with the intention of extracting money
Examples
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
Examples
The thief tried to nobble the guard with a sedative.
The rival team tried to nobble the star player before the championship.
Examples
He nobbled a wallet when no one was looking.
Someone nobbled his bike outside the café.
04
to persuade someone to do what one wants by threatening them or giving them money
Examples
The corrupt official was accused of attempting to nobble the jury by offering them bribes.
The gangster nobbled the witness to prevent them from testifying against him in court.
