repayment

noun — 3 senses

repayment

noun

Etymology From repay + -ment, also equivalent to re- + payment.

1

The act of repaying.

2

The money or other item that is repaid.

3

Figuratively The act of revenge, an act of revenge.

Synonyms
payback
Derived terms
nonrepayment, repayment mortgage

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