subornare

Definitions of subornare
  1. verb
    increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
    synonyms: allungare, annacquare, corrompere
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    accrescere, ampliare, amplificare, aumentare, incrementare, ingrossare
    make bigger or more
  2. verb
    alter from the original
    synonyms: adulterare, alterare, corrompere, deteriorare, guastare, sciupare
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    modificarsi
    make less severe or harsh or extreme
  3. verb
    lower in value by increasing the base-metal content
    synonyms: allungare, annacquare, corrompere
  4. verb
    place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
    synonyms: corrompere, insudiciare, perdere, rovinare, sbrodolare
  5. verb
    make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
    synonyms: comprare, corrompere
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    coprire, pagare, pareggiare, saldare, soddisfare, versare
    give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
  6. verb
    corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
    synonyms: allungare, annacquare, corrompere, demoralizzare, depravare, pervertire
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    imbastardire
    change something so that its value declines; for example, art forms
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    alterare, cambiare, fare cambiare, fare mutare, modificare, mutare
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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