JUST DESERTS Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase just deserts. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| comeuppance | nounn | |||||
noun • an outcome (good or bad) that is well deserved and fitting | ||||||
| payback | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • financial return or reward (especially returns equal to the initial investment) • the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life | ||||||
| punishment | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty | ||||||
| recompense | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • payment or reward (as for service rendered) • the act of compensating for service or loss or injury verb • make amends for; pay compensation for • make payment to; compensate | ||||||
| retaliation | nounn | |||||
noun • action taken in return for an injury or offense | ||||||
| retribution | nounn | |||||
noun • a justly deserved penalty • the act of correcting for your wrongdoing • the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life | ||||||
| revenge | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • action taken in return for an injury or offense verb • take revenge for a perceived wrong | ||||||
| satisfaction | nounn | |||||
noun • the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation • state of being gratified or satisfied • compensation for a wrong • (law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation • act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite | ||||||
| vindication | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc. • the justification for some act or belief | ||||||
| comeupance | nounn | |||||
noun • an outcome (good or bad) that is well deserved and fitting | ||||||
| poetic justice | nounn | |||||
noun • an outcome (good or bad) that is well deserved and fitting | ||||||
