deserts

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an outcome (good or bad) that is well deserved
  2. noun arid land with little or no vegetation
  3. verb leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

Synonyms

comeuppance, comeupance

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