Square and Tempt

Square

Square verb - To influence someone with a bribe.
Usage example: tried to square the police officer into ignoring the illegal operation

Tempt and square are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tempt" instead a verb "Square".

Tempt

Tempt verb - To lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage.

Square and tempt are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Square" instead a verb "Tempt".

Nearby Words: tempting, temptation, tempter
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