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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Also, it looks like there will be about $150 billion of tax refunds coming between February and April.

From Barron's

The rail operator apologised and said passengers could rearrange their plans free of charge or can cancel their booking and get a refund or an e-voucher.

From BBC

In addition, it’s likely that millions of borrowers who have fallen behind on their debt will face another penalty of a student-loan default in 2026: having their tax refund taken.

From MarketWatch

According to Eurostar, passengers can rearrange their plans free of charge or can cancel their booking and get a refund or an e-voucher.

From BBC

Tourism ministry and mountaineering department officials told the BBC most of the deposit money had been refunded over the years - which should mean most climbers brought back their trash.

From BBC

refund

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