refund

[ri-fuhnd, ree-fuhnd, ree-fuhnd] / rɪˈfʌnd, ˈri fʌnd, ˈri fʌnd /

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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Airlines are likely to accommodate you on later flights or offer refunds.

From The Wall Street Journal

At least 1,800 companies have filed lawsuits seeking refunds from the government.

From The Wall Street Journal

The rough number of companies seeking refunds for tariffs since the Supreme Court decision.

From Barron's

If refunds are issued, companies aren’t likely to pass those savings along to consumers.

From Barron's