clawback n 1: finding a way to take money back from people that they were given in another way; "the Treasury will find some clawback for the extra benefits members received"
Clawback \Claw"back`\, n. A flatterer or sycophant. [Obs.] "Take heed of these clawbacks." --Latimer. [1913 Webster]
Clawback \Claw"back`\, a. Flattering; sycophantic. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Like a clawback parasite. --Bp. Hall. [1913 Webster]
Clawback \Claw"back`\, v. t. To flatter. [Obs.] --Warner. [1913 Webster]