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1. Recover something or somebody that appeared to be lost
   "We got back the money after we threatened to sue the company"; "He got back his son from the kidnappers";
   - win back
    
2. Take revenge or even out a score
   "I cannot accept the defeat--I want to get back";
   - get even
    
3. Get one's revenge for a wrong or an injury
   "I finally got back with my old enemy";
   - settle

Derived forms: got back, getting back, gets back

Type of: acquire, avenge, fight, get, retaliate, revenge, struggle