pay back

To return money that was borrowed, or to retaliate against someone for a wrong or favor.

ruВернуть одолженные деньги или отплатить кому-либо за обиду или услугу.esDevolver dinero prestado o corresponder a alguien por una ofensa o favor, ya sea compensando o vengándose.frRembourser de l'argent emprunté ou rendre la pareille à quelqu'un pour une offense ou un service.deGeliehenes Geld zurückzahlen oder sich für eine erlittene Kränkung bzw. eine erhaltene Gefälligkeit revanchieren.ptDevolver dinheiro que se pediu emprestado ou retribuir a alguém por uma ofensa ou por um favor recebido.zh归还所欠的钱；或对某人的冒犯或恩惠进行报答或报复。arإعادة المال المُقترَض إلى صاحبه، أو مجازاة الشخص على إساءة وقعت منه أو على خدمة أسداها. يشمل السداد المالي والرد بالمثل أو الانتقام.

1. Return borrowed money A2 formal

   To give back money that was borrowed from someone.

   • I need to pay back the loan by next month.
   • She promised to pay him back the $50 she borrowed.
   • He finally paid back all his debts.

   ruВернуть долгesdevolver dinero prestadofrrembourserdeSchulden zurückzahlenptPagar o que se devezh还钱arسداد الدين

2. Retaliate or get revenge B2 informal

   To do something unpleasant to someone because they did something unpleasant to you.

   • He paid her back for her rudeness by ignoring her.
   • She plans to pay him back for the prank he played on her.
   • They paid back their rivals by winning the championship.

   ruОтомститьesDevolver la jugada / Pasar facturafrRendre la pareille (dans un sens négatif)deSich rächenptVingar-sezh报复arالانتقام