Influence Peddler (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who intervenes with authorities for a person in trouble (usually using underhand or illegal methods for a fee).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The wealthy businessman was accused of being an influence peddler after it was discovered he had bribed several government officials to secure his son's release from jail.
- As a well-connected influence peddler, Jack was able to get his client's speeding ticket dismissed for a hefty fee.
- The politician's aide was fired after it was revealed that he had been acting as an influence peddler, using his position to secure favors for wealthy donors.
- The lawyer's reputation was tarnished when it was discovered that he had been working as an influence peddler, using his connections to get his clients out of trouble for a price.
- The government launched an investigation into the alleged influence peddler who had been accused of bribing officials to secure lucrative contracts for his clients.