besticka

Swedish

Etymology

Borrowed from German bestechen. Attested since 1614.

Verb

besticka (present besticker, preterite bestack, supine bestuckit, imperative bestick)

  1. to bribe

Usage notes

To entice to perform treacherous actions with (promises of) benefits. The more generic (including cash-in-hand) word for to bribe is muta.

Conjugation

References

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