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graft2

Syllabification: (graft)
Pronunciation: /graft/

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Definition of graft

noun

  • practices, especially bribery, used to secure illicit gains in politics or business; corruption:sweeping measures to curb official graft
  • gains secured by corruption:government officials grow fat off bribes and graft

verb

[no object]
  • make money by shady or dishonest means.

Derivatives

grafter

noun

Origin:

mid 19th century: of unknown origin

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