· a reciprocal group action; "in return we gave them as good as we got"
Synonym(s): return, paying_back
Hypernym(s): group_action
· compensate; make the score equal
Synonym(s): equalize, equalise
Hypernym(s): score, hit, tally, rack_up
· take revenge or even out a score; "I cannot accept the defeat--I want to get even"
Synonym(s): get_back
Hypernym(s): revenge, avenge, retaliate