PAYBACK Synonyms

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

• a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

• return by a celebrity to some previously successful activity

• an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.

• (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board

• make a counterattack

• a return blow; a retaliatory blow

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

• the act of making or doing something in return

• alternating back-and-forth movement

• mutual interaction; the activity of reciprocating or exchanging (especially information)

• a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

• act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

• make reparations or amends for

• a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime

• a justly deserved penalty

• an act of requiting; returning in kind

• action taken in return for an injury or offense

• action taken in return for an injury or offense

• take revenge for a perceived wrong

• 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

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

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