Synonyms of comeuppance

comeuppance

noun

(ˌ)kəm-ˈə-pən(t)s 

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of comeuppance

Only through a RegalView strike and an Equisapiens uprising does Lift get his comeuppance; journalism accomplishes nothing. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 May 2026

Playing an essential role in the comeuppance of Christie is sweatshop worker Jianhu (Poppy Liu, who has some of the film’s more moving scenes). — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 19 May 2026

For one thing, when extremely evil people never seem to get their righteous and fiery comeuppance, my rage can curdle a bit. — Literary Hub, 1 May 2026

Channeling Abbie Hoffman, Tolentino encourages people to steal from her own employer, The New Yorker, but does not explain which high crimes David Remnick has committed to earn this comeuppance. — Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026