besticka

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Swedish

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Etymology

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Borrowed from German bestechen. Attested since 1614.

Verb

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

  1. to bribe

Usage notes

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Refers to enticing someone to perform treacherous acts with (promises of) benefits. The more generic (including cash-in-hand) word for to bribe is muta.

Conjugation

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