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plural of sop
Synonyms of sops
(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
Synonyms for sops
- backhanders
- [British],
- boodles,
- bribes,
- cumshaws,
- fixes
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sops
verbpresent tense third-person singular of sop
Synonyms & Antonyms of sops (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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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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