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influence peddling

NOUN
activism
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advocacy involvement militancy
STRONG
logrolling striking
WEAK
boycotting championing effecting change moving and shaking picketing
NOUN
bribe
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blackmail compensation gift graft gratuity hush money incentive inducement kickback perk reward
STRONG
allurement bait contract enticement envelope feedbag goody gravy grease ice lagniappe lure payola perquisite present price protection remuneration sop sweetener sweetening take
WEAK
buyoff corrupt money corrupting gift fringe benefit
Antonyms
STRONGEST
hindrance loss penalty

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Peinado in April formally charged Gomez with embezzlement, influence peddling, corruption in business dealings and misappropriation of funds.

From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026

Last month his wife Begoña Gómez was charged with embezzlement, influence peddling, corruption in business dealings and misappropriation of funds.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

They appeared to show the public figures discussing how to engage in influence peddling and other misconduct—evidence, Slovenia’s opposition said, of “corruption of unimaginable proportions.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

At this point, it was a garden-variety story of influence peddling.

From Slate • Jul. 8, 2025

Late last week, authorities arrested one of Boluarte’s brothers and her lawyer in connection with an investigation into influence peddling.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024

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