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4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Comeuppance' in a Sentence

"A deserved reward or consequence, typically unpleasant, received as a result of one's actions or behavior." more

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The villain in the story faced a series of comeuppances, each more severe than the last.
Despite her cunning tactics, the antagonist met her comeuppance in the final chapters of the novel.
Despite his cunning schemes, the villain's comeuppance awaited him in the final showdown.
The bully in the story got his comeuppance when the hero stood up to him.

Comeuppance

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nounA deserved reward or consequence, typically unpleasant, received as a result of one's actions or behavior.
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