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comeuppance

noun

/ˌkʌmˈʌpəns/

Meaning

A deserved punishment or fate; just deserts.

The corrupt official finally got his comeuppance in court.

get one's comeuppance

punishment, retribution, penalty, justice

reward, forgiveness

deserved comeuppance, get comeuppance, face comeuppance

The suffering or death of a martyr.

A machine that works automatically; also refers to a person who behaves like a machine, without thin...

a show of boldness or confidence intended to impress or intimidate

complete absence of sound; the refusal to speak or make noise

a person who operates equipment, a business, or controls something

a secret plan or scheme intended to accomplish something, especially something evil