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Portuguese
Etymology
Literally, “to grease someone's hands”.
Verb
untar as mãos a alguém (first-person singular present unto as mãos a alguém, first-person singular preterite untei as mãos a alguém, past participle untado as mãos a alguém)
- (idiomatic) to grease someone's palm
- Synonyms: subornar, peitar