Synonyms of get back

Verb


1. win back, get back, get, acquire

usage: recover something or somebody that appeared to be lost; "We got back the money after we threatened to sue the company"; "He got back his son from the kidnappers"

2. get even, get back, revenge, avenge, retaliate

usage: take revenge or even out a score; "I cannot accept the defeat--I want to get even"

3. settle, get back, contend, fight, struggle

usage: get one's revenge for a wrong or an injury; "I finally settled with my old enemy"

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