noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of repaying. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the act of returning money received previously wordnet
3. 3
   The money or other item that is repaid. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   payment of a debt or obligation wordnet
5. 5
   The act of revenge, an act of revenge. countable, figuratively, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

refundreimbursementremunerationamendsatonementbalancing

Example

More examples

"He impatiently asked for repayment."

Etymology

From repay + -ment, also equivalent to re- + payment.

Related phrases

repayment mortgage

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