nobble
/ˈnɑbəl/
verb
- To prevent a horse from winning a race, especially by giving it drugs or injuring it.
- Someone tried to nobble the horse by putting something in its feed.
- The trainer was caught trying to nobble the favorite before the big race.
- The scandal involved a plan to nobble several horses at the track.
- To influence or persuade someone dishonestly, often by bribery or threats.
- They attempted to nobble the referee by offering him money.
- The company tried to nobble the inspector to overlook the safety violations.
- The politician was accused of trying to nobble the jury before the trial.
- To steal or take something, especially in a sneaky way.
- Someone nobbled my wallet while I was on the crowded bus.
- The thief nobbled the painting right from under the guard's nose.
- He managed to nobble a few extra cookies from the jar when no one was looking.