Synonyms of gets even (for)

gets even (for)

phrase

present tense third-person singular of get even (for)

as in avenges

to punish in kind the wrongdoer responsible for

He took measures to get even for the theft of his school lunch.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• avenges
• revenges
• venges
• retaliates
• requites
• redresses
• pays (back)
• punishes
• gets
• penalizes
• castigates
• disciplines
• rights
• scourges
• repays
• fixes
• corrects
• chastises
• chastens
• compensates
• recompenses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• excuses
• pardons
• forgives
• remits
• absolves
• condones