All buyoff synonyms
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- gift — gamete intrafallopian transfer: a laparoscopic process in which eggs are retrieved from an ovary by aspiration and inserted, along with sperm, into the fallopian tube of another woman.
- kickback — a percentage of income given to a person in a position of power or influence as payment for having made the income possible: usually considered improper or unethical.
- perk — to become lively, cheerful, or vigorous, as after depression or sickness (usually followed by up): The patients all perked up when we played the piano for them.
- gratuity — a gift of money, over and above payment due for service, as to a waiter or bellhop; tip.
- blackmail — Blackmail is the action of threatening to reveal a secret about someone, unless they do something you tell them to do, such as giving you money.
- incentive — something that incites or tends to incite to action or greater effort, as a reward offered for increased productivity.
- compensation — Compensation is money that someone who has experienced loss or suffering claims from the person or organization responsible, or from the state.
- hush money — a bribe to keep someone silent about something, especially to keep the receiver from exposing a scandal.
- reward — a sum of money offered for the detection or capture of a criminal, the recovery of lost or stolen property, etc.
- inducement — the act of inducing.
- graft — the acquisition of money, gain, or advantage by dishonest, unfair, or illegal means, especially through the abuse of one's position or influence in politics, business, etc.
- bait — Bait is food which you put on a hook or in a trap in order to catch fish or animals.
- lure — anything that attracts, entices, or allures.
- sop — a piece of solid food, as bread, for dipping in liquid food.
- ice — the solid form of water, produced by freezing; frozen water.
- take — to get into one's hold or possession by voluntary action: to take a cigarette out of a box; to take a pen and begin to write.
- allurement — fascination; charm.
- gravy — the fat and juices that drip from cooking meat, often thickened, seasoned, flavored, etc., and used as a sauce for meat, potatoes, rice, etc.
- grease — the melted or rendered fat of animals, especially when in a soft state.
- price — Bruce, 1845–1903, U.S. architect.
- lagniappe — Chiefly Southern Louisiana and Southeast Texas. a small gift given with a purchase to a customer, by way of compliment or for good measure; bonus.
- protection — the act of protecting or the state of being protected; preservation from injury or harm.
- present — being, existing, or occurring at this time or now; current: increasing respect for the present ruler of the small country.
- perquisite — an incidental payment, benefit, privilege, or advantage over and above regular income, salary, or wages: Among the president's perquisites were free use of a company car and paid membership in a country club.
- goody — Usually, goodies. something especially attractive or pleasing, especially cake, cookies, or candy.
- contract — A contract is a legal agreement, usually between two companies or between an employer and employee, which involves doing work for a stated sum of money.
- payola — a secret or private payment in return for the promotion of a product, service, etc., through the abuse of one's position, influence, or facilities.
- sweetening — something that sweetens food, beverages, etc., as sugar, saccharine, etc.
- remuneration — the act of remunerating.
- feedbag — Also called nose bag. a bag for feeding horses, placed before the mouth and fastened around the head with straps.
- sweetener — something that sweetens, as sugar or a low-calorie synthetic product used instead of sugar.
- fringe benefit — any of various benefits, as free life or health insurance, paid holidays, a pension, etc., received by an employee in addition to regular pay.