Kickback — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈkik-ˌbak/ kick·back

Meaning & Definition of Kickback

Kickback (noun)

  1. a return of a part of a sum received often because of confidential agreement or coercion
  2. a sharp violent reaction

Kickback (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in backlash

    similar: backlash, answer, reaction, reply, response, take, rebound, recoil, reflex, revulsion, rise, counterreaction, counterresponse
    opposite: action, behavior, cause, effect

  2. as in rebate, giveback

    similar: giveback, rebate, abatement, deduction, discount, reduction, dent, depreciation, decline, decrement, diminishment, diminution, drop, fall, loss, forfeit, forfeiture, penalty
    opposite: accession, addition, accretion, accrual, augmentation, boost, gain, increase, increment, raise, rise, appreciation

  3. as in payoff, baksheesh

    similar: baksheesh, payoff, backhander (British), boodle, bribe, cumshaw, fix, sop, slush fund, incentive, incitement, instigation, motivation, provocation, spur, stimulation, stimulus, boost, encouragement, goad, inducement, allurement, bait, enticement, lure, seduction, temptation, turn-on, flattery, persuasion, decoy, snare, trap

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Kickback

The most common words with a similar meaning to Kickback:

British: backhander
backlash, answer, reaction, reply, response, take, rebound, recoil, reflex, revulsion, rise, counterreaction, counterresponse, giveback, rebate, abatement, deduction, discount, reduction, dent, depreciation, decline, decrement, diminishment, diminution, drop, fall, loss, forfeit, forfeiture, penalty, baksheesh, payoff, boodle, bribe, cumshaw, fix, sop, slush fund, incentive

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Kickback

Words with the opposite meaning of Kickback:

action, behavior, cause, effect, accession, addition, accretion, accrual, augmentation, boost, gain, increase, increment, raise, rise, appreciation

Origin & Etymology of Kickback

First known use: 1920

Words & Phrases Containing Kickback

anti-kickback

Frequently Asked Questions about Kickback

What does "Kickback" mean?

"Kickback" means a return of a part of a sum received often because of confidential agreement or coercion. As a noun, it is defined as: a return of a part of a sum received often because of confidential agreement or coercion. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Kickback"?

Other words for "Kickback" include backlash, answer, reaction, reply, response, take, rebound and recoil. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Kickback" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Kickback"?

There are 64 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Kickback". Common alternatives include backlash, answer, reaction, reply, response, take, rebound, recoil, reflex and revulsion.

What is the opposite of "Kickback"?

Antonyms of "Kickback" include action, behavior, cause, effect, accession, addition, accretion and accrual.

Is "Kickback" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Kickback" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Kickback"?

"Kickback" is pronounced /ˈkik-ˌbak/ and divided into syllables as kick·back.

What is the origin of the word "Kickback"?

First known use: 1920.

What is another word for "Kickback" meaning "as in backlash"?

When "Kickback" (noun) means as in backlash, synonyms include backlash, answer, reaction, reply, response and take. Opposites in this sense include action, behavior, cause and effect.