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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Food delivery: Food delivery services including Uber Eats, DoorDash and Postmates will be required to provide a full refund to customers if their order is not delivered, or if the wrong order is delivered.

From Los Angeles Times

He cites positive catalysts including a resilient consumer, ongoing solid capital spending by companies and higher refunds this tax season that would be spent in 2026.

From MarketWatch

The company which supplied the discounted entry vouchers, Wowcher, said it was in the process of contacting customers and would be offering full refunds.

From BBC

The supermarket asking customers not to use the bottles and to take them back to Waitrose or contact the company for a full refund.

From BBC

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

From Barron's

refund

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