English Explanatory Dictionary

payback

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An act of revenge.
  2. A benefit, reward, a form of recompense.
  3. A return on investment.
  4. A refund; reimbursement.
verb
  1. Misspelling of pay back.

Pronunciation

/ˈpeɪbæk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-payback.wav

Word forms

payback paybacks

Etymology

Deverbal from pay back.

Synonyms

repayment getback revenge reprisal just deserts poetic justice

Related words

have it coming karma return the favor

Derived words

community payback energy payback time
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