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Synonyms of sop
(Entry 1 of 2)
something given or promised in order to improperly influence a person's conduct or decision
- as a sop to the teachers' union for supporting his reelection campaign, the mayor promised to push for the abolition of the residency requirement
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- backhander
- [British],
- boodle,
- bribe,
- cumshaw,
- fix
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sop
verbSynonyms & Antonyms of sop (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to wet thoroughly with liquid
- sopped the sponge with the detergent and began scrubbing the floor vigorously
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2
to make wet
- my book fell in the swimming pool and was thoroughly sopped before I could fish it out
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3
to sink or push (something) briefly into or as if into a liquid
- hesitant to sop his bread in gravy, no matter how delicious, at such a formal banquet
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The first known use of sop was before the 12th century
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