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
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Recent Examples of comeuppance
In the second act, an annoying teen with a peanut allergy comes face to face with the killer, who brandishes a jar of peanut butter menacingly — a perfect opportunity for a bit of gnarly comeuppance, except that the filmmakers cut away.
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The New York Times, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Spoiler alert: Narco dad does not get his comeuppance.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025
This show is not long on moments of satisfying comeuppance.
—Brian Grubb, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
Waltz lends a slimy charisma to the merciless SS colonel, who gets a satisfying comeuppance via carving knife.
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—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
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The New York Times, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Spoiler alert: Narco dad does not get his comeuppance.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025
This show is not long on moments of satisfying comeuppance.
—Brian Grubb, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
Waltz lends a slimy charisma to the merciless SS colonel, who gets a satisfying comeuppance via carving knife.
4.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comeuppance
Noun
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On the same day she was sworn into office, Pirro unveiled on Wednesday evening the punishment for two men who carried out a broad-daylight drive-by shooting near a D.C. elementary school.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
15 May 2025
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Though itself a form of punishment, the breathalyzers were also pitched as a compromise to prevent people from losing their driving privileges entirely—something that can be devastating in a country where driving is often essential for work and daily life.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Willkie Farr & Gallagher last week became the latest law firm to strike a deal with the White House and escape President Trump’s wrath.—
Ben Protess,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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And Augusta National Golf Club did not escape the storm’s wrath.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2025
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And in that context, any defensive player who comes in hard risks incurring an unnecessary roughness penalty for contact deemed too harsh, even if the whistle hasn’t yet blown.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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What are penalties for selling stuff without a permit? Selling things in California without a valid seller’s permit can get you into legal trouble, according to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
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“Comeuppance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comeuppance. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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