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3 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 mischievous kitten knocked over the flower vase, and its comeuppance was a time-out.
The bully in the story got his comeuppance when the hero stood up to him.
He thought he could cheat on the test, but when the teacher found out, he faced his comeuppance.

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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Last Updated On: April 7, 2024
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