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All buyoff synonyms

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noun buyoff

  • 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.
  • priceBruce, 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.
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