8
repair(noun, verb, change, smooth, correct)
8
retaliate(verb, get, change, give, return)
8
revenge(noun, verb, get, power, settle)
7
comeuppance(noun, power, right, return, interest)
7
correct(verb, change, smooth, settle, right)
7
emolument(noun, take, cut, return, account)
7
expiation(noun, return, reward, payment, compensation)
7
honorarium(noun, benefit, account, pay, reward)
7
make restitution(noun, verb, expression, change, give)
7
make up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, settle, compensate)
7
remedy(noun, verb, change, smooth, correct)
7
reprisal(noun, take, help, meet, power)
7
stipend(noun, take, benefit, pay, reward)
6
allowance(noun, take, benefit, pay, amount)
6
balance(verb, change, smooth, settle, correct)
6
due(noun, power, right, return, interest)
6
meed(noun, adverb, honor, right, return)
6
pay back(verb, expression, phrasal verb, get, change)
6
punishment(noun, right, return, prize, discipline)
6
recoup(verb, change, meet, present, settle)
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