noun someone who intervenes with authorities for a person in trouble (usually using underhand or illegal methods for a fee).
— synonyms: influence_peddler
noun a chemical compound that sets or fixes something (as a dye or a photographic image).
— synonyms: fixing_agent
noun a skilled worker who mends or repairs things.
— synonyms: mender, repairer
noun synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming.
— synonyms: methadone, methadone_hydrochloride, methadon, dolophine_hydrochloride, synthetic_heroin