suborn v incite to commit a crime or an evil deed He suborned his butler to cover up the murder of his wife v procure (false testimony or perjury) v induce to commit perjury or give false testimony The President tried to suborn false witnesses Usage(s) The belligerent neighbor's attempt to suborn and subdue the tiny land locked country was in direct contravention to UN resolutions on the matter. The Administration ordered an investigation into Donald's alleged attempt to suborn perjury. Moscow's ruthless attempt to suborn, subdue and subordinate this tiny, independent democracy is reminiscent of Stalin's times.