noun
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an action, service, done in gratitude.
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anything given as an equivalent or to make amends for a loss, damage, unemployment, etc.; recompense; compensation.
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returning like for like, esp. returning evil for evil; a paying back injury for injury; retaliation.
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a return or opposing action, force, influence, etc.; opposition.
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the act of decorating ornamenting oneself.
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a turning away or keeping from happening; a warding off; prevention.
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a remedying or counteracting a disease.