to give back or restore (esp. money); repay.

to make repayment to; reimburse.

to make repayment.

an act or instance of refunding.

an amount refunded.

noun

acquittance , allowance , compensation , consolation , discharge , discount , give-back , give-up , kickback , money back , payment , rebate , reimbursement , remuneration , repayment , restitution , retribution , return , satisfaction , settlementnotes:a rebate is a partial repayment , whereas a refund is a repayment of the total purchase price

verb

adjust , balance , compensate , give back , honor a claim , indemnify , make amends , make good , make repayment , make up for , pay back , recompense , recoup , redeem , redress , reimburse , relinquish , remit , remunerate , repay , restore , reward , settlenotes:a rebate is a partial repayment , whereas a refund is a repayment of the total purchase price , restitute , kickback , rebate , retribution , return