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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They urged regulators to investigate, saying that “risks to the public are not addressed” and customers may be owed a refund.

From Los Angeles Times

On Monday, a skeleton crew of security staffers turned away visitors with tickets, telling them they would be refunded.

From The Wall Street Journal

Becky got a refund from the seller and bought a new Barbie, and Jonathan got his tools replaced by the seller.

From BBC

More than $100 billion already collected might also need to be refunded.

From The Wall Street Journal

One was incorrectly marked as delivered, while two others were cancelled and refunded.

From BBC