What does "influence peddler" mean?

someone who intervenes with authorities for a person in trouble (usually using underhand or illegal methods for a fee)

What is a synonym for "influence peddler"?

Common synonyms include: access, bad influence, big wheel, boodler, court, crooked politician.

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Noun

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someone who intervenes with authorities for a person in trouble (usually using underhand or illegal methods for a fee) wordnet