History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
deserts

that which a person deserves

what is due one

downfall

a heavy fall (of rain etc)

disgrace, ruin

owing

still to be paid

unpaid

rebuke

to speak severely to (a person) for doing something wrong

reprimand; harsh criticism

reprimand

an official expression of disapproval

oral punishment

retribution

deserved punishment

payback for another's action

reward

(something given) in return for work or services, the returning of lost or stolen property, the capture of a criminal etc

payment, prize

telling-off

to blame, criticize, a person using angry words

reprimand; harsh criticism

COMEUPPANCE as in Wiktionary
COMEUPPANCE as in Wikipedia