| Main Entry: | repay |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | get even; obtain restitution for past injustice |
Synonyms: |
avenge, even the score, get back at, get revenge, make reprisal, pay back, reciprocate, requite, retaliate, return, return the compliment, revenge, settle the score, square accounts |
Antonyms: |
leave alone |
| Main Entry: | retaliate |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | get even with someone |
Synonyms: |
even the score, exact retribution, get, get back at, give and take, make reprisal, pay, pay back, reciprocate, recompense, repay, requite, retrospect, return, return the compliment, revenge, revive, settle, square accounts, strike back, take an eye for an eye, take revenge, turn the tables on, turn upon, wreak vengeance |
Antonyms: |
forgive, pardon, sympathize |