payback
/ˈpeɪbæk/
noun
- The return of money that was borrowed; repayment.
- The loan requires full payback within five years.
- She made a final payback on her student debt last month.
- The payback period for the investment is three years.
- An act of revenge or retaliation for a wrong done.
- The team's victory was sweet payback after last year's loss.
- He saw the prank as payback for the joke they played on him.
- She wanted payback for the unfair treatment she received.
- The benefit or reward gained from an effort or investment.
- There is little payback in volunteering if you only think of money.
- The payback from studying hard is better job opportunities.
- The payback of regular exercise includes improved health.
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