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comeuppance Synonyms

Another word for comeuppance

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• noun (Context 1)

A punishment, fate, or misfortune that someone deserves, especially as a consequence of their own arrogance or wrongdoing.

Usage Example

"The corrupt executive finally got his just deserts when the audit exposed years of financial fraud."

Strongest
just deserts
retribution
Strong
requital
reckoning
nemesis
payback
punishment
penalty
Weak
vengeance

Opposites of comeuppance

The opposite of comeuppance shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

reward
impunity
pardon
exoneration
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• Nearby Words

comedown
comedy
comer
comeuppance
comfiness
comfort
comfortable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Comeuppance. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/comeuppance
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