Payback and Reparation

Payback

Payback noun - The act or an instance of responding to an injury with an injury.
Usage example: we are hoping to get payback for the humiliating defeat we suffered at the hands of our rivals during our last matchup

Reparation and payback are semantically related. in return topic. In some cases you can use "Reparation" instead the word "Payback" as a noun or an adverb.

Reparation

Reparation noun - Payment to another for a loss or injury.
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Synonyms for Reparation

Payback and reparation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Payback" instead the word "Reparation" as a noun or an adverb.

Nearby Words: repayment, reparable
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