Get even, in a way (5)

I believe the answer is:

repay

(Other definitions for repay that I've seen before include "recompense" , "Return money borrowed" , "Settle a score" , "Refund or reward" , "Requite" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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