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GET EVEN

(verb)
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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Get Even.

Get Even - as a verb

Compensate; make the score equal

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
equalise17equalize26

Take revenge or even out a score

Example: "I cannot accept the defeat--i want to get even"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
get back
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
avenge10retaliate9revenge11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I will get even with him for spreading rumors about me."
"She plans to get even by prank calling him."
"He wanted to get even with his ex-girlfriend for cheating on him."
"They will get even with their opponents by working harder."
"She tried to get even by stealing his lunch."
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