Meaning Of The Word Comeuppance

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What's The Definition Of Comeuppance?

comeuppance
If you say that someone has got their comeuppance, you approve of the fact that they have been punished or have suffered for something wrong that they have done.

comeuppance in American English
deserved punishment; retribution
noun: deserved reward or just deserts, usually unpleasant

comeuppance in British English
noun: just retribution

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