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Another word for deserved

deserved Synonyms

deserved

modif.

merited, earned, justified, warranted, meet, appropriate, suitable, equitable, right, rightful, proper, fitting, just, due, well-deserved; see also fit 1.

Antonyms undue*, excessive, inordinate.

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Another word for deserved

adjective

Consistent with prevailing or accepted standards or circumstances:

appropriate, due, fit¹, fitting, just, merited, proper, right, rightful, suitable. See right

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I'd be getting just what I deserved if I hit you.
She deserved nothing less than to die broken and alone after what she'd done to her baby.
Deep inside, she knew she probably deserved them.
He deserved an honest answer about her response.
"It was a kinder revenge than she deserved," he replied.

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