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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

Example Sentences

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Spain's former Socialist prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero has been placed under investigation for influence peddling and crimes allegedly committed in connection with the bailout of a small airline, a court said Tuesday.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Separately, the prime minister's brother, David Sánchez, has been indicted in an investigation into alleged influence peddling tied to his hiring by a regional government.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 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

McCloskey cited disillusionment from influence peddling and ethics scandals under the George W. Bush administration as reasons why he switched parties in 2007 at the age of 79.

From Seattle Times • May 8, 2024

influence peddling

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