nobble

/nˈɒbə‍l/

/nˈɑːbəl/

[verb]

to nobble

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom

synonyms : abduct

kidnap

snatch

disable by drugging

make off with belongings of others

synonyms : abstract

to persuade someone to do what one wants by threatening them or giving them money

synonyms : bunco

Examples

1. Did you nobble my microphone?

2. Yes, 'to nobble'.

3. My horse was completely useless, but I'm sure it must have been 'nobbled'.

4. Now, 'nobbled' means sabotage.

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