All hush money synonyms
hush mon·ey
H h noun hush money
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.