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PAYBACKS Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word paybacks. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word paybacks. (close relations)
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paidpayingpayback

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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

vengeance
nounn
noun

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

reprisal
nounn
noun

• a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime

retaliation
nounn
noun

• action taken in return for an injury or offense

revenge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• action taken in return for an injury or offense

verb

• take revenge for a perceived wrong

just deserts
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 PAYBACKS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for paybacks, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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issue payoff proceeds retaliation return revenge take takings yield

Alternatives for RETRIBUTION

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