English / idiom
A Kickback
MEANING IN ENGLISH
An illicit payment or bribe given in return for facilitating a commercial transaction.
In context
01
The procurement director was dismissed after investigators uncovered a covert kickback.
02
Strict regulatory measures were introduced to eliminate any illegal kickback in public tenders.
Synonyms
bribe,payoff,backhander
Antonyms
legitimate fee,lawful commission,official salary
Collocations
receive a kickback,demand a kickback,offer a kickback