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I'm looking for a word or phrase that describes somebody who convinces other people to do wrong.

"Coercion" comes close, but I'm looking for something that doesn't imply a threat.

"Ducking" is a prison-slang term for when a prisoner gets the guards to do things for them. I would be happy with this except that it's very specific.

"Brainwashing" is almost halfway close, but not really.

Real-life examples are rather grim, such as a person who convinces another to be a suicide-bomber, or perhaps racism in general.

I'm a racist because I was _____ed

 

Watch out for Henry, he's a ______

I would be particularly happy with an answer if the word/phrase was meant to be used as an insult.

I'm looking for a word or phrase that describes somebody who convinces other people to do wrong.

"Coercion" comes close, but I'm looking for something that doesn't imply a threat.

"Ducking" is a prison-slang term for when a prisoner gets the guards to do things for them. I would be happy with this except that it's very specific.

"Brainwashing" is almost halfway close, but not really.

Real-life examples are rather grim, such as a person who convinces another to be a suicide-bomber, or perhaps racism in general.

I'm a racist because I was _____ed

 

Watch out for Henry, he's a ______

I would be particularly happy with an answer if the word/phrase was meant to be used as an insult.

I'm looking for a word or phrase that describes somebody who convinces other people to do wrong.

"Coercion" comes close, but I'm looking for something that doesn't imply a threat.

"Ducking" is a prison-slang term for when a prisoner gets the guards to do things for them. I would be happy with this except that it's very specific.

"Brainwashing" is almost halfway close, but not really.

Real-life examples are rather grim, such as a person who convinces another to be a suicide-bomber, or perhaps racism in general.

I'm a racist because I was _____ed

Watch out for Henry, he's a ______

I would be particularly happy with an answer if the word/phrase was meant to be used as an insult.

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Word or phrase: To convince others to do wrong

I'm looking for a word or phrase that describes somebody who convinces other people to do wrong.

"Coercion" comes close, but I'm looking for something that doesn't imply a threat.

"Ducking" is a prison-slang term for when a prisoner gets the guards to do things for them. I would be happy with this except that it's very specific.

"Brainwashing" is almost halfway close, but not really.

Real-life examples are rather grim, such as a person who convinces another to be a suicide-bomber, or perhaps racism in general.

I'm a racist because I was _____ed

Watch out for Henry, he's a ______

I would be particularly happy with an answer if the word/phrase was meant to be used as an insult.