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

Example Sentences

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The Supreme Court in Madrid will judge them for alleged bribery, embezzlement, influence peddling, membership of a criminal organisation and misuse of confidential information.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 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

Mr Sánchez announced his decision to consider his resignation on the same day that it was revealed that a Madrid court was opening an investigation into his wife, Begoña Gómez, following allegations of influence peddling.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2024

Last month, the chief financial prosecutor said their probes have not revealed any serious corruption or influence peddling and that any potential infractions are “mainly formal.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2023

influence peddling

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