refund

[ree-fuhnd] / riˈfʌnd /

NOUN

returned money

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allowance compensation discount kickback payment rebate reimbursement repayment restitution

STRONG

acquittance consolation discharge remuneration retribution return satisfaction settlement

WEAK

give-up giveback money back

Antonyms

STRONGEST

penalty

VERB

return money; rebate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adjust compensate pay back recoup redeem reimburse relinquish remit repay

STRONG

balance indemnify recompense redress remunerate restore reward settle

WEAK

give back honor a claim make amends make good make repayment make up for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deprive forfeit hold keep lose penalize take

Example Sentences

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The rule requires airlines to provide a full refund to passengers if their flight is canceled, without them having to explicitly request one.

From MarketWatch

It’s the first day of tax season, and Americans are hoping the Internal Revenue Service sends them a big refund.

From MarketWatch

Yes, you can get a refund if your income that triggered Irmaa was abnormally high due to a “life event.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Average refunds will be up between $300 to $1,000 for the more than 100 million taxpayers who receive refunds, according to estimates from the Tax Foundation External link.

From Barron's

This year might also be a favorable time for broadening lending, with many Americans expecting higher tax refunds in 2026, in addition to other affordability measures in the works.

From The Wall Street Journal

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