Getback

//ˈɡɛtbæk// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An act of revenge. countable, uncountable

    "If the resource was general and valuable, elements of criminality and vengeful getbacks — 'I'll burn your crops' — were an ever-present threat."

Synonyms

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payback

Example

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"If the resource was general and valuable, elements of criminality and vengeful getbacks — 'I'll burn your crops' — were an ever-present threat."

Etymology

Deverbal from get back.

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