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suborn

verb

induce to commit perjury or give false testimony

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
S
Ends with
N
Contains
UB
Scrabble score
8
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Definitions

verb

  1. induce to commit perjury or give false testimony

    “The President tried to suborn false witnesses”

verb

  1. procure (false testimony or perjury)

verb

  1. incite to commit a crime or an evil deed

    “He suborned his butler to cover up the murder of his wife”

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Example Sentences

The President tried to suborn false witnesses
He suborned his butler to cover up the murder of his wife
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