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reward
/ɹəˈwɔːd/
noun
Something of value given in return for an act.
"For catching the thief, you'll get a nice reward."
Similar: meed, payment, recompense, tithing
A prize promised for a certain deed or catch
"The rewards for bringing in badly wanted criminals are printed on 'dead or alive' posters"
Similar: bounty
The result of an action, whether good or bad.
"Is this the reward I get for telling the truth: to be put in jail?"
Similar: consequence
Antonymspunishment
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