Synonyms of paying off

paying off 1 of 2

noun

as in paying up

Related Words

• paying up
• prepayment
• repayment
• reimbursement
• overpayment
• rendering
• paying
• tendering
• giving
• remitment
• payment
• compensation
• remittance
• disbursement
• remuneration

Dissimilar Words

• nonpayment
• underpayment

paying off

2 of 2

verb

present participle of pay off

1

as in paying

to give what is owed for

I finally paid off the loan

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paying
• springing (for)
• paying up
• meeting
• balancing
• settling
• ponying up
• standing
• anteing (up)
• footing
• discharging
• liquidating
• clearing
• quitting
• recompensing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repudiating

2

as in bribing

to influence someone with a bribe

she paid off the security guard so that she could steal whatever she liked

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bribing
• getting at
• buying
• having
• oiling the hand of
• seducing
• luring
• enticing
• provoking
• poisoning
• greasing the hand of
• tampering (with)
• corrupting
• tempting
• persuading
• squaring
• leading on
• inducing
• spurring
• motivating
• subverting
• dishonoring
• baiting
• degrading
• debauching
• depraving
• tainting
• stimulating
• defiling
• debasing
• demeaning
• warping
• abasing
• alluring
• prostituting
• trapping
• profaning
• perverting
• fixing
• beguiling
• goading
• flattering
• snaring

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of paying off

Verb

Rivian had high hopes for its more affordable R2 vehicle — and so far, those hopes appear to be paying off. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026

The bet seemed to be paying off Friday, as thousands of adults flocked to local branches to snag library cards featuring the adorable anthropomorphic gang on launch day. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Whatever investments Putin has made certainly seem to be paying off, though. — Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Saudi Aramco says its investments in artificial intelligence and other technologies are already paying off by cutting costs, boosting efficiency, and enhancing its response to disruptions from the regional war. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026

For many companies, implementing AI is already paying off—but there needs to be more clarity on the technology’s financial impact. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Because the Village operates with a balanced budget and zero municipal debt, this new revenue does not need to go toward paying off debt or covering past obligations. — Tara Molina, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

The Boyd deal has already shown signs of paying off since closing in March. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

Donna Mills’ hard work on OnlyFans is paying off, and her jaw-dropping payday proves it. — Paris Close, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026