Synonyms for

Repayment

Verb / ri:ˈpeɪmʌnt / Another word for repayment — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the action of paying back a loan or debt

Synonyms & similar words

refund quittance payment remittance compensation restitution reimbursement redemption settlement satisfaction restitution indemnity amends reparation quittance discharge clearance liquidation refund return

Synonyms by register

Formal

reimbursement remuneration recompense restoration

Informal

paying back settling up chipping in

Literary

requital retribution

Antonyms

borrowing debt indebtedness obligation liability

Common collocations

  • loan repayment
  • full repayment
  • early repayment
  • repayment plan
  • repayment schedule
  • repayment period
  • repayment terms
  • make a repayment

Word family

noun repayment
verb repay
adjective repayable

Usage note

Repayment typically refers to the act of giving back money that was borrowed or owed. It is often used in financial contexts.

Example sentences

  1. He made a repayment on his car loan every month.
  2. I am still making repayments on my mortgage.
  3. The bank requires regular repayments on the business loan.
  4. She received a repayment for the overcharged amount on her bill.
  5. The company offered a repayment plan for customers with outstanding debts.

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  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt
  • You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. - Wayne Gretzky

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