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kickback Synonyms

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• noun (Context 1)

An illicit payment made to someone in return for facilitating a transaction, appointment, or lucrative contract.

Usage Example

"The contractor was indicted for paying a substantial bribe to the city official who awarded the construction bid."

Strongest
bribe
payoff
Strong
baksheesh
sweetener
hush money
graft
Weak
inducement

• noun (Context 2)

A sudden, forceful backward movement or recoil of a mechanical tool or piece of equipment during operation.

Usage Example

"Wearing protective gear and maintaining a firm grip can help prevent injury from a chainsaw recoil."

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recoil
kick
Strong
rebound
backlash

• noun (Context 3)

A small, casual social gathering with close friends.

Usage Example

"Instead of throwing a huge party for his birthday, he decided to host a quiet get-together at his apartment."

Strongest
get-together
Strong
hangout
gathering
shindig

• Nearby Words

kickabout
kickaround
kickass
kickback
kickball
kickboard
kickbox

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Kickback. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/kickback
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