kickback
noun/ˈkɪkbæk/
Frequency rank: #17,450 most common English word
Meaning
A sum of money paid illegally in return for a favour or service, especially in business or politics.
Example sentence
The contractor was arrested after accepting kickback from a supplier in exchange for a lucrative government deal.
Synonyms & related words
- bribe
- payoff
- backhander
- commission
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