How do you pronounce comeuppance?

comeuppance is pronounced as /ˌkʌmˈʌpəns/.

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comeuppance

⚖️comeuppance

noun

/ˌkʌmˈʌpəns/

Comet Comfort

Meaning

A deserved punishment or fate; just deserts.

Example Sentences

The corrupt official finally got his comeuppance in court.

Example Expressions

get one's comeuppance

Synonyms

punishment, retribution, penalty, justice

Antonyms

reward, forgiveness

Collocations

deserved comeuppance, get comeuppance, face comeuppance

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