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PAYBACK

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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Payback.

Payback - as a 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

Example: "Vengeance is mine; i will repay, saith the lord"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
retribution13vengeance15

Example Sentences

"He vowed to get payback for the betrayal."
"She sought payback for the money she had loaned him."
"The movie is a story of revenge and payback."
"His actions were motivated by a desire for payback."
"They planned a payback scheme to teach their rivals a lesson."
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Word Game Points

Is PAYBACK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, payback is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PAYBACK has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is PAYBACK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, payback is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PAYBACK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is PAYBACK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, payback is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PAYBACK has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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