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repayment Antonyms
Opposite of repayment
Because the opposite of repayment shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The act of paying back money previously borrowed from a lender, or an amount of money paid to settle a debt.
Usage Example
"The bank agreed to extend the loan nonpayment period by another five years."
Strongest
nonpayment
borrowing
Strong
default
• noun (Context 2)
Something given or done in return for a favor, service, or injury; recompense or reciprocation.
Usage Example
"She offered to help him move into his new apartment in ingratitude for his earlier kindness."
Strong
ingratitude
Similar words to repayment
Words similar to repayment shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
recompense
reimbursement
reciprocation
payback
requital
compensation
refund
settlement
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Repayment. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/repayment