Paying Back — synonyms, definition

1. paying back (Noun)

getting even return

paying back (Noun) — A reciprocal group action. ex. "in paying back we gave them as good as we got"

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2. paying back (Verb)

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paying back (Verb) — Act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behaviour or actions.

paying back (Verb) — Take vengeance on or get even.

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