getting even

(noun) a reciprocal group action. Synonyms: return, paying back, getting even. Example: "In return we gave them as good as we got."

(verb) compensate; make the score equal. Synonyms: equalize, equalise, get even.

(verb) take revenge or even out a score. Synonyms: get even, get back. Example: "I cannot accept the defeat--i want to get even."