nobbler
/ˈnɑblər/
noun
- 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.
- 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.