Antonyms for re-bate

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : noun ree-beyt; verb ree-beyt, ri-beyt

Phonetic Transcription : noun ˈri beɪt; verb ˈri beɪt, rɪˈbeɪt

Definition of re-bate

Origin : late 14c., "to reduce;" early 15c., "to deduct, subtract," from Old French rabattre "beat down, drive back," also "deduct," from re- "repeatedly" (see re-) + abattre "beat down" (see abate). Meaning "to pay back (a sum) as a rebate" is from 1957. Related: Rebated; rebating.

As in rebate : noun refund given to purchaser
As in refund : noun returned money
As in restitution : noun compensation, repayment
As in reduction : noun decline
As in deduction : noun something subtracted
As in discount : noun reduction in cost
As in allowance : noun discount; concession
As in peter out : verb dwindle, decrease
As in reduce : verb make less; decrease
As in repay : verb give back money or possession
As in return : verb give back, send back
As in peter : verb decrease
As in deduct : verb take away or out; reduce
As in discount : verb lower, reduce cost

Synonyms for re-bate

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