paying back

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

(verb) act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions. Synonyms: reward, repay, pay back.

(verb) take vengeance on or get even. Synonyms: pay back, pay off, get, fix. Examples: "We'll get them!." "That'll fix him good!." "This time i got him."