Synonyms for pay off

Synonyms for (verb) pay off

Synonyms: get, fix, pay back, pay off

Definition: take vengeance on or get even

Usage: We'll get them!; That'll fix him good!; This time I got him

Similar words: get back, get even

Definition: take revenge or even out a score

Usage: I cannot accept the defeat--I want to get even


Synonyms: pay, pay off, make up, compensate

Definition: do or give something to somebody in return

Usage: Does she pay you for the work you are doing?

Similar words: settle

Definition: dispose of; make a financial settlement


Synonyms: redeem, pay off

Definition: pay off (loans or promissory notes)

Similar words: pay

Definition: give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

Usage: I paid four dollars for this sandwich; Pay the waitress, please


Synonyms: pay off, buy off

Definition: pay someone with influence in order to receive a favor

Similar words: grease one's palms, corrupt, bribe, buy

Definition: make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence

Usage: This judge can be bought


Synonyms: pay off

Definition: yield a profit or result

Usage: His efforts finally paid off

Similar words: pay, yield, bear

Definition: bring in

Usage: interest-bearing accounts; How much does this savings certificate pay annually?


Synonyms: pay off, liquidate

Definition: eliminate by paying off (debts)

Similar words: ante up, pay, pay up

Definition: cancel or discharge a debt

Usage: pay up, please!


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