payback in a sentence

Meaning: 1) a reward or punishment that is deserved based on past actions 2) the act of retaliating or seeking revenge for a perceived wrong or injustice 3) the act of repaying a debt or obligation, often with interest or compensation 4) the period of time required to recoup an investment or expense Similar words: compensation, recompense, redress, repayment, reprisal, retaliation, retribution, revenge, settlement, vengeance,

They say that revenge is a dish best served cold, but true payback lies in forgiveness and moving forward.
We often fail to recognize that payback, whether positive or negative, shapes our relationships and interactions.
He's been holding onto that grudge for so long, just waiting for his chance at payback.
They're not the type to seek payback; they prefer to let bygones be bygones.
She's waiting patiently for her payback.
I'll make sure you get your payback.
She sought payback for the injustice she had suffered, but it only brought her more pain.
They, driven by their desire for payback, failed to see the collateral damage their actions would cause to innocent bystanders.
They're plotting their payback right now.
He realized that seeking payback would only perpetuate the cycle of violence and decided to forgive instead.
The protagonist's quest for payback is a central theme in the novel.
He realized that seeking payback only perpetuates the cycle of violence and suffering.
He's expecting payback for his help.
Despite his success, he couldn't shake off the feeling of payback owed to those who helped him along the way.
She's planning her payback carefully.
I wonder when payback will come.
She's been dreaming of payback ever since they betrayed her, but revenge won't heal her wounds.
I will get payback for what you did to me.
We've discussed the consequences of seeking payback and decided it's not worth it.
We've all agreed that payback is necessary, but we need to be strategic about it.
He desires payback for the betrayal.
They devised a cunning plan for payback, but it backfired spectacularly.
She got her payback for ignoring their warnings.
He's been seeking payback for so long that it's become an obsession for him.
She's determined to get her payback, no matter how long it takes or what it costs.
We need payback for their broken promise.
I heard they're planning some sort of payback for what happened at the party.
After all the help she gave me, I felt the need to repay her, so I planned my payback.
Payback will come for those who wronged us.
They're still bitter about what happened, but I don't think they'll ever get their payback.
They're not giving up until they get payback.
She's waiting for payback after the prank.
I owe him payback for borrowing his tools.
His obsession with payback consumed him, leading to destructive behavior.
We're all hoping for payback in the end.
I've come to understand that true payback doesn't always manifest in the form of retaliation, but rather in the form of inner peace and growth.
She learned the hard way that seeking payback only perpetuates negativity and prevents personal growth.
She seeks payback for the stolen necklace.
He wants payback for his lost money.
The payback for their negligence was severe consequences for the entire team.
He's hoping for payback, but he needs to be patient and let karma do its work.
He's always seeking payback for any slight.
Payback will come when you least expect it.
I think he's exaggerating the need for payback; forgiveness might be a better path.
She, having experienced the destructive consequences of seeking payback firsthand, now advocates for forgiveness and empathy as more powerful forces for healing.
The hero finally got his payback in the end.
Let's plan some payback for that prank.
I need to find a way to get payback.
She's always talking about payback, but I don't think she has a solid plan yet.
They planned payback for their rivals.