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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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Payoff as a Noun
Definitions of "Payoff" as a noun
Synonyms of "Payoff" as a noun (10 Words)
Associations of "Payoff" (30 Words)

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.*