Pronunciation: /ˈɪn.flu.əns ˈpɛd.lɪŋ/
noun the illegal or unethical practice of using one's influence in government or connections with powerful individuals to obtain favors or preferential treatment
A1 Influence peddling is illegal and unethical.
A2 Some politicians have been accused of influence peddling.
B1 The company was involved in influence peddling to secure government contracts.
B2 The investigation revealed a network of influence peddling among high-ranking officials.
C1 The practice of influence peddling undermines the integrity of the political system.
C2 The documentary exposed the extent of influence peddling in the corporate world.
formal The businessman was charged with influence peddling in an attempt to secure government contracts.
informal The politician was caught influence peddling to get special favors for his friends.
slang I heard that company was involved in some shady influence peddling to get ahead in the market.
figurative The artist's use of bold colors and abstract shapes was a form of influence peddling in the art world.
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