Need another word that means the same as “payoff”? Find 10 synonyms and 30 related words for “payoff” in this overview.
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The synonyms of “Payoff” are: issue, proceeds, return, take, takings, yield, bribe, reward, wages, final payment
Payoff as a Noun
Definitions of "Payoff" as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “payoff” as a noun can have the following definitions:
- Payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment.
- The income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property.
- A recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing.
- The final payment of a debt.
Synonyms of "Payoff" as a noun (10 Words)
bribe | A sum of money or other inducement offered or given to bribe someone. Lawmakers were caught accepting bribes to bring in legalized gambling. |
final payment | The final match between the winners of all previous matches in an elimination tournament. |
issue | Supplies as food or clothing or ammunition issued by the government. The canyon had only one issue. |
proceeds | Money obtained from an event or activity. Proceeds from the event will go to aid the work of the charity. |
return | A good rate of return. He won the point on a cross court return. |
reward | A sum offered for information leading to the solving of a crime, the detection of a criminal, etc. Reaping the rewards of generosity. |
take | A particular version of or approach to something. His own whimsical take on life. |
takings | The income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property. |
wages | A recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing. The wages of sin is death. |
yield | A financial return. An annual dividend yield of 20 per cent. |
Associations of "Payoff" (30 Words)
accomplishment | Skill or ability in an activity. Long distance running was another of her accomplishments. |
compensation | The action or process of awarding compensation. He is seeking compensation for injuries suffered at work. |
creditor | A person or company to whom money is owing. He sold his Ferraris to pay off his creditors. |
debt | An obligation to pay or do something. A way to reduce Third World debt. |
debtor | A person who owes a creditor; someone who has the obligation of paying a debt. Generally debtors must negotiate with each creditor separately. |
indemnify | Make amends for; pay compensation for. The company has taken out insurance to indemnify its directors against liability when acting for the group. |
liquidate | Get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing. If the company was liquidated there would be enough funds released to honour the debts. |
meed | A person’s deserved share of praise, honour, etc. He must extract from her some meed of approbation. |
overdue | Having been needed for some time. I was already a week and a half overdue. |
overpayment | The act of paying too much. A refund for overpayment of tax. |
paid | Yielding a fair profit. A paid check. |
pay | Give (someone) money that is due for work done, goods received, or a debt incurred. I ll pay for your ticket. |
payment | The act of paying money. A compensation payment of 2500. |
perquisite | An incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right. The perquisites of celebrity are intoxicating. |
premium | Having or reflecting superior quality or value. Customers are reluctant to pay a premium for organic fruit. |
recompense | The act of compensating for service or loss or injury. He was recompensed for the wasted time. |
refund | Pay back. Please refund me my money. |
reimbursement | The action of repaying a person who has spent or lost money. Reimbursement of everyday medical costs. |
remunerate | Make payment to; compensate. They should be remunerated fairly for their work. |
remuneration | Money paid for work or a service. Adequate remuneration for his work. |
reparation | The action of repairing something. An act for which there is no reparation. |
repay | Make repayment for or return something. The manager has given me another chance and I m desperate to repay that faith. |
repayment | The action of paying back a loan. Minimum monthly repayments. |
requite | Make repayment for or return something. To win enough to requite my friends. |
restitution | The restoration of something to its original state. Restitution of the damaged mucosa. |
return | A returning officer s announcement of an election result. His gross income was enough that he had to file a tax return. |
revert | Go back to a previous state. I reverted to Islam five years ago. |
reward | Strengthen and support with rewards. The holiday was a reward for 40 years service with the company. |
unpaid | (of work or a period of leave) undertaken without payment. Unpaid wages. |
wages | A recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing. The wages of sin is death. |