Synonyms of comeuppance

comeuppance

noun

as in punishment

suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense

as with many action movies, this one ends with a wild chase and an over-the-top fight sequence in which the bad guys finally get their comeuppance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• punishment
• wrath
• penalty
• chastisement
• castigation
• correction
• nemesis
• sentence
• retribution
• discipline
• revenge
• condemnation
• vengeance
• retaliation
• desert(s)
• reprisal
• reprimand
• example
• assessment
• fine
• criticism
• damnation
• imprisonment
• denouncement
• rebuke
• censure
• confinement
• incarceration
• charge
• mulct
• reproof

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pardon
• vindication
• indemnity
• parole
• acquittal
• amnesty
• exemption
• exoneration
• immunity
• impunity
• release
• exculpation
• forgiveness
• reprieve
• commutation
• absolution
• remission
• disregard
• condonation
• remitment
• overlooking