English Synonym Finder

rake-off

Definitions

A share of profits or proceeds, especially one obtained illicitly or as a bribe.

A commission or percentage taken from a sum of money, such as a gambling pot.

Examples

The corrupt official was caught taking a secret rake-off from the construction company's contract.

He demanded a rake-off from every transaction that passed through his department.

Synonyms

kickback bribe commission cut graft payoff percentage

Antonyms

payment salary wage fee compensation reimbursement earning