passback

/ˈpæsbæk/

Definitions

1. noun

A return of the ball to the player who threw it, typically in American football or rugby.

“The quarterback received a passback from his teammate and threw a touchdown pass.”

2. noun

The act of returning something to a person or organization, especially a payment or a debt.

“After the company went bankrupt, the investors received a passback on their investments.”

3. verb

To return something to a person or organization, especially a payment or a debt.

“The bank will passback the loan to the customer after the payment is made.”

Synonyms

  • refund
  • reimbursement

Antonyms

  • overcharge
  • penalty