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Synonyms of graft
(Entry 1 of 2)
dishonest activity in which people with power (such as political leaders) use their position and influence to get money and advantages
- The newspaper published a series of articles exposing graft in the city government.
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for graft
- abduction,
- carjacking,
- hijacking
- (also highjacking),
- kidnapping
- (also kidnaping),
- shanghaiing
graft
verbSynonyms & Antonyms of graft (Entry 2 of 2)
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“Graft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graft. Accessed 27 Sep. 2021.
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The first known use of graft was in the 14th century
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