English Explanatory Dictionary

requital

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Compensation for damage or loss; amends.
  2. Retaliation or reprisal; vengeance.
  3. Return in kind; recompense, repayment, reward.

Pronunciation

rĭ-kwītʹ-əl /ɹɪˈkwaɪt.əl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-requital.wav

Word forms

requital requitals

Etymology

From requite + -al, 1570-1580.

Synonyms

requite satisfaction amends acquittal assyth bote compensation indemnification indemnity mends quittal recompensation recompense redress relief remuneration reparation requital restitution

Derived words

nonrequital
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