Payback

usgb/ˈpeɪbæk/
noun

Money that someone returns to you that you loaned them in the past.

John finally gave me the payback for the money I lent him last month.
Visual representation of "payback" - Money that someone returns to you that you loaned them in the past.

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  • get payback
  • give payback
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Expectation of return

The term implies that the person who borrowed money is expected to return it.

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She reminded him about the payback for the loan.
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Not always money

Sometimes, 'payback' refers to returning a favor, not just money.

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After helping him move, he owed me a payback.
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Moral obligation

There's often a sense of personal duty associated with 'payback'.

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I feel a strong payback is due for their kindness.
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