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clawback

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Flattering; sycophantic.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. finding a way to take money back from people that they were given in another way

    noun.act

    Examples
    The Treasury will find some clawback for the extra benefits members received.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. A flatterer or sycophant.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. To flatter.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

clavusclavyclawclaw hammerclaw hatchetclaw-shapedclawedclawfootclawhammerclawlessclawlikeclaxon

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