Synonyms of payback
6 similar words
Another word for payback is revenge. Other synonyms of payback are repayment, getback, reprisal, just deserts and poetic justice.
Synonyms and similar words for payback
nounAn act of revenge.
- repayment
- getbackAn act of revenge.
- revengeAny form of personal, retaliatory action against an individual, institution, or group for some alleged or perceived...
- reprisal
- just desertsA punishment or reward that is considered to be what the recipient deserved.
- poetic justice
Meaning of payback
- noun An act of revenge.
- noun A benefit, reward, a form of recompense.
- noun A return on investment.
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Questions about synonyms of payback
- What is another word for payback?
- Payback has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as revenge, repayment, getback, reprisal, just deserts and poetic justice.
- What does payback mean?
- Payback means an act of revenge.
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