Deserved
Deserved adjective - Being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong.
Usage example: a well deserved promotion for a hard worker
True and deserved are semantically related. In some cases you can use "True" instead an adjective "Deserved".
Nearby Words: deserving, deservedly
True
True adjective - Being exactly as appears or as claimed.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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She claims that she thought the bill was real, which if true means that she deserved what she got.
Source: Counterfeit Cash -
If Zorzal's testimony to Diabo in episode 14 of the anime is true (and Diabo seems to believe that it is), then Molto's fate in chapter 48 of the manga is well deserved.
Source: Literature / Gate - That her undeniable talent wasn't picked up for much larger roles after Xena is a true example of Hollywood overlooking a wonderful actor who deserved much more.
Source: Sugar Wiki / He Really Can Act
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