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comeuppance

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of comeuppance

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 of comeuppance

castigation, chastisement, correction, desert(s), discipline, nemesis, penalty, punishment, wrath

Words Related to comeuppance

reprisal, retaliation, retribution, revenge, vengeance

assessment, charge, fine, mulct

example, sentence

confinement, imprisonment, incarceration

condemnation, damnation, denouncement

censure, criticism, rebuke, reprimand, reproof

Near Antonyms of comeuppance

amnesty, indemnity, pardon, parole

acquittal, exculpation, exoneration, vindication

exemption, immunity, impunity

commutation, reprieve

absolution, forgiveness, remission, remitment

condonation, disregard, overlooking

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