payback

noun

pay·back ˈpā-ˌbak

Synonyms of payback next

: requital

: a return on an investment equal to the original capital outlay

also : the period of time elapsed before an investment is recouped

Examples of payback in a Sentence

They beat our team last year, so we've got to beat them this year as payback. we are hoping to get payback for the humiliating defeat we suffered at the hands of our rivals during our last matchup

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Is this some warped sense of payback to America for not electing him to a second term in 2020? —

Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024 Adelson’s payback is likely to be more political than financial. —

Peter Green, Quartz, 25 Nov. 2024 Revisiting the Business Model The lengthy payback period for the upfront investment in public fast chargers has been an issue for many network operators. —

Stacy Noblet, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 The big picture: The seven games feature 10 undefeated schools — and for a few teams, the chance at payback for prior regular season defeats by their championship foes. —

Kyle Stokes, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for payback