nobbler

/ˈnɑblər/
noun
  1. A person who nobbles horses, especially by drugging or injuring them to prevent them from winning a race.
    • Racing officials are always on the lookout for any nobbler trying to fix a race.
    • The famous nobbler was banned from all racetracks for life.
    • The nobbler was caught sneaking into the stables late at night.
  2. A person who uses dishonest methods to influence or persuade someone, such as by bribery or threats.
    • The journalist exposed the nobbler who had been bribing city officials.
    • In the old days, a nobbler could be hired to sway a judge's decision.
    • The nobbler approached the witness and offered him money to change his story.
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