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repayment Synonyms
Another word for repayment
Choosing another word for repayment depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 reimbursement period by another five years."
Strongest
reimbursement
Strong
payback
refund
settlement
restitution
remittance
• 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 recompense for his earlier kindness."
Strongest
recompense
Strong
reciprocation
compensation
requital
Weak
retribution
Opposites of repayment
The opposite of repayment shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
nonpayment
borrowing
default
ingratitude
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Repayment. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/repayment