Synonyms of get one's own back
7 similar words
Another word for get one's own back is avenge. Other synonyms of get one's own back are even the score, get back at, retaliate, settle the score and take revenge.
Synonyms and similar words for get one's own back
verbTo avenge oneself.
- avenge
- even the scoreTo seek or obtain revenge against someone.
- get back atTo retaliate against; to take revenge on.
- retaliate
- settle the scoreSynonym of even the score.
- take revengeTo avenge; to get back at.
- tar out dated, slangTo punish; to pay back or take revenge on.
Meaning of get one's own back
- verb To avenge oneself.
Questions about synonyms of get one's own back
- What is another word for get one's own back?
- Get one's own back has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as avenge, even the score, get back at, retaliate, settle the score, take revenge and tar out.
- What does get one's own back mean?
- Get one's own back means to avenge oneself.
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