What is the meaning of getting even?

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noun

A reciprocal group action.
- usage: "in return we gave them as good as we got"
- synonyms: return, paying back

verb

Compensate; make the score equal.
- synonyms: equalize, equalise, get even
Take revenge or even out a score.
- usage: "I cannot accept the defeat-I want to get even"
- synonyms: get even, get back

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