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Opposite of repay

Pinning down the opposite of repay requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To pay back money that is owed to a lender or creditor, or to settle a financial loan or debt.

Usage Example

"She worked extra hours over the summer to borrow her student loans ahead of schedule."

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borrow
Strong
owe
default

Similar words to repay

Words similar to repay shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

pay back
reciprocate
reimburse
requite
reward
refund
recompense
compensate
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• Nearby Words

repass
repast
repatriate
repay
repayable
repayment
repeal

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Repay. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/repay
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