Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

requital

noun

/rɪˈkwaɪtəl/

Definition

The act of returning or repaying something, often in the context of a favor or service.

Examples

After years of loyalty, his requital came in the form of a promotion.
She believed in the principle of requital, always returning kindness for kindness.
The requital of justice was long overdue in the case.

Meaning

Requital refers to the action of recompensing someone for a good deed or a wrong done to them. It can involve rewarding kindness or seeking vengeance for an offense.