Synonyms of paying back

Noun


1. return, paying back, getting even, group action

usage: a reciprocal group action; "in return we gave them as good as we got"

Verb


1. reward, repay, pay back, act, move

usage: act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions

2. pay back, pay off, get, fix, get even, get back

usage: take vengeance on or get even; "We'll get them!"; "That'll fix him good!"; "This time I got him"

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