COMEBACK: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for COMEBACK?

Need another word that means the same as “comeback”? Find 22 synonyms for “comeback” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Comeback” are: counter, rejoinder, replication, retort, return, riposte, resurgence, recovery, rally, upturn, revival, rebound, retaliation, sally, compensation, reparation, restitution, recompense, repayment, damages, indemnity, indemnification

Comeback as a Noun

Definitions of "Comeback" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “comeback” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A quick reply to a critical remark.
• A return by a well-known person, especially an entertainer or sports player, to the activity in which they have formerly been successful.
• Return by a celebrity to some previously successful activity.
• A return to fashion of an item, activity, or style.
• The opportunity to seek redress.
• A sheep bred from cross-bred and pure-bred parents for both wool and meat.
• A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one.

Synonyms of "Comeback" as a noun (22 Words)

compensation	The action or process of awarding compensation. The grey streets of London were small compensation for the loss of her beloved Africa.
counter	A worktop. The counter tells you how many pictures you have taken.
damages	The amount of money needed to purchase something.
indemnification	An act of compensation for actual loss or damage or for trouble and annoyance. Whistleblower protection is indemnification for individuals who are dismissed as a result of reporting a violation.
indemnity	A sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury. A deed of indemnity.
rally	A large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm. A rally of more than three strokes was a rarity.
rebound	The act of securing possession of the rebounding basketball after a missed shot. They revealed a big rebound in profits for last year.
recompense	The act of compensating for service or loss or injury. Adequate recompense for workers who lose their jobs.
recovery	The action of taking a vehicle or aircraft that has broken down or crashed to a place for repair. A team of salvage experts to ensure the recovery of family possessions.
rejoinder	A pleading made by a defendant in response to the plaintiff’s replication. It brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher.
reparation	The action of repairing something. The old hall was pulled down to avoid the cost of reparation.
repayment	An amount of money paid back. Minimum monthly repayments.
replication	The repetition of an experiment in order to test the validity of its conclusion. On its own replication does not validate a theory derived from experimental results.
restitution	The restoration of something to its original state. He was ordered to pay 6 000 in restitution.
resurgence	An increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence. A resurgence of interest in religion.
retaliation	The action of returning a military attack; counter-attack. She rejected as preposterous any suggestion that she had acted in retaliation.
retort	A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one. She opened her mouth to make a suitably cutting retort.
return	A good rate of return. On his return from Australia we gave him a welcoming party.
revival	An improvement in the condition, strength, or fortunes of someone or something. Cross country skiing is enjoying a revival.
riposte	A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one.
sally	A sudden charge out of a besieged place against the enemy; a sortie. The garrison there made a sally against us.
upturn	An upward movement or trend as in business activity. An upturn in the economy.

Usage Examples of "Comeback" as a noun

• Some of my best comebacks just go right over people's heads.
• Trouser suits are making acomeback.
• The heavyweight champion is set to make his comeback in England.
• A comeback tour.
• There's no comeback if he messes up your case.