refund

[ree-fuhnd] / riˈfʌnd /

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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Sales fell further as brands stopped shipments and customers faced delays getting refunds.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Treasury Department will stop issuing paper checks for refunds as of Feb. 6, except in select cases.

From The Wall Street Journal

Another important factor will be what justices say about possible refunds of tariffs.

From MarketWatch

A ruling against the administration could lead to importer refunds and raise questions about trade pacts and the fiscal deficit.

From Barron's