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Kickback

Noun: A sum of money paid to someone secretly and dishonestly in return for a favor or service.

Example sentence: The politician was caught receiving a kickback from a construction company.

Noun: A swift reaction to a forceful impact or sudden change in motion.

Example sentence: The kickback from the gun made it difficult to aim accurately.

Noun: A percentage of money refunded to a buyer as a reward for making a large purchase or for loyalty.

Example sentence: The store offered a 10% kickback on all purchases above $100.

Verb: To give money secretly and dishonestly in return for a favor or service.

Example sentence: The businessman tried to kickback a portion of the contract to the government official.

Verb: To react swiftly with force or resistance.

Example sentence: My muscles kickback when I lift heavy weights.

Verb: To move in a sudden and uncontrolled manner.

Example sentence: The boat's motor started to kickback, causing it to swerve off course.