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JUST DESERTS Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the phrase just deserts. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase just deserts. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for JUST DESERTS

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comeuppance
nounn
noun

• an outcome (good or bad) that is well deserved and fitting

payback
verb, nounv, n
noun

• financial return or reward (especially returns equal to the initial investment)

• the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

punishment
nounn
noun

• the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty

recompense
verb, nounv, n
noun

• payment or reward (as for service rendered)

• the act of compensating for service or loss or injury

verb

• make amends for; pay compensation for

• make payment to; compensate

retaliation
nounn
noun

• action taken in return for an injury or offense

retribution
nounn
noun

• a justly deserved penalty

• the act of correcting for your wrongdoing

• the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

revenge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• action taken in return for an injury or offense

verb

• take revenge for a perceived wrong

satisfaction
nounn
noun

• the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

• state of being gratified or satisfied

• compensation for a wrong

• (law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation

• act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite

vindication
nounn
noun

• the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.

• the justification for some act or belief

comeupance
nounn
noun

• an outcome (good or bad) that is well deserved and fitting

poetic justice
nounn
noun

• an outcome (good or bad) that is well deserved and fitting

Best Hypernyms For JUST DESERTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for just deserts, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
consequence aftermath punishment recompense reward

Alternatives for COMEUPPANCE

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