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kickback

 

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Noun kickback has 1 sense
  1. kickback - a commercial bribe paid by a seller to a purchasing agent in order to induce the agent to enter into the transaction
    --1 is a kind of
    bribe, payoff
    Derived form: verb kick back1

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Kickback

Description:

Kickback can be used as a noun or a verb, and it has multiple senses and usages. As a noun, it refers to a sum of money paid to someone in return for their help or influence, typically in the context of an illegal or dishonest activity. It can also mean a sudden and involuntary backward motion, usually caused by a powerful force or effect. As a verb, kickback means to pay someone a sum of money in return for their help or influence, often done in a dishonest manner to gain an advantage.

Examples:

Noun:

  1. He received a kickback from the contractor for granting them the construction project.
  2. The politician was involved in a corruption scandal for accepting kickbacks from the company.
  3. The businessman paid a kickback to secure the major deal.

Verb:

  1. The company kickbacks politicians to gain favorable treatment.
  2. He kickbacked a significant portion of his earnings to the underground organization.
  3. She kickbacked her way into the prestigious club.

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