COMEUPPANCE Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

comeuppance

noun

(ˌ)kəm-ˈə-pən(t)s

Definition of comeuppance

as in punishment

suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense as with many action movies, this one ends with a wild chase and an over-the-top fight sequence in which the bad guys finally get their comeuppance

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Recent Examples of comeuppance There’s no major wreckage here, nor is comeuppance meted out to the wrongdoers. — Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026 Amid the chatter about comeuppance, the celebrity blogger’s sister said that her brother is a good person who has expressed regret over the tone of some of his early-career scandals. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026 The suit claims Banks was prepared for a fair comeuppance, but ultimately the former supermodel felt hoodwinked. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026 Their tart banter in the Netflix hit doesn't rise to the toxic levels of their Roses relationship; in fact, the characters’ relationship ends on a more bittersweet and reflective note, as opposed to the movie’s grim comeuppance. — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for comeuppance

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Noun

Hollywood Park sees that as punishment for challenging the billboard deal.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
The team was fined $30 million and lost five consecutive draft picks from 2029 through 2033 as punishment.

— CBS News, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of punishment

Noun

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele is demanding the release of four Salvadoran military personnel ambushed by an armed gang in Haiti, warning that the gangs would face his wrath if the men are not returned alive and unharmed.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
While Brian rode off to war, Ellen reluctantly returned to Leoch, fully aware of the wrath awaiting her from Colum in particular.

— Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of wrath

Noun

The company has suffered from several high-profile legal blows this year that have resulted in multibillion-dollar penalties.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Interest on the penalty would accrue during an appeal, but the number of violations Meta is charged with could be reduced.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

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