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

[ Syn: influence peddler ]

a chemical compound that sets or fixes something (as a dye or a photographic image)

[ Syn: fixing agent ]

a skilled worker who mends or repairs things

[ Syn: mender , repairer ]

synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming; used in narcotic detoxification and maintenance of heroin addiction

[ Syn: methadone , methadone hydrochloride , methadon , dolophine hydrochloride , synthetic heroin ]