Synonyms for comeuppance


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kuhm-uhp-uh ns
Phonetic Transcription : ˌkʌmˈʌp əns


Définition of comeuppance

Origin :
  • also comeupance, 1859, presumably rooted in verbal phrase come up "present oneself for judgment before a tribunal" + -ance.
  • noun deserved fate
Example sentences :
  • You young smart Alecks will get your comeuppance, muttered the man.
  • Extract from : « The Trail Boys on the Plains » by Jay Winthrop Allen

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