Antonyms for reward

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : ri-wawrd

Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈwɔrd

Definition of reward

Origin : mid-14c., "a regarding, heeding, observation," from Anglo-French and Old North French reward, back-formation from rewarder (see reward (v.)). Meaning "repayment for some service" is from late 14c. Sense of "sum of money in exchange for capture" is from 1590s.

noun payment, prize
verb pay; give prize

Example sentences :

I asked him what reward the Helots had for bravery or virtue.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

On the fourth and fifth days, however, he had the reward for his caution.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

Because they won't figure that any man would toss up that reward.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

And the great size of the reward was the very thing that kept him safe.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

It asserts that we have the right to choice of our own work and to the reward of our own toil.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

This, by silent consent, was to be the reward of the trapper.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

God will bless them, not because they have earned a reward, but because He is merciful and gracious.
Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump

Her life, claimed by the open air, had its reward—the saddle is no cradle for weaklings.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

The confidence of the public in his honesty was as great a reward as the stakes.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

Perhaps some day I may get a reward out of all proportion to this small service.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

Synonyms for reward

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