What is the meaning of paying back?

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noun

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

verb

Act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions.
- synonyms: reward, repay, pay back
Take vengeance on or get even.
- usage: "We'll get them"; "That'll fix him good"; "This time I got him"
- synonyms: pay back, pay off, get, fix

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