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

At a screening in Los Angeles, Oakley was delighted to see younger members of the audience cheering when Willoughby gets his comeuppance and when Elinor and Edward finally kiss. — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

There’s no major wreckage here, nor is comeuppance meted out to the wrongdoers. — Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

Amid the chatter about comeuppance, the celebrity blogger’s sister said that her brother is a good person who has expressed regret over the tone of some of his early-career scandals. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026

The suit claims Banks was prepared for a fair comeuppance, but ultimately the former supermodel felt hoodwinked. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026