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- [dih-frey-uh l]
- /dɪˈfreɪ əl/
- /dɪ.ˈfreɪəl/
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- [dih-frey-uh l]
- /dɪˈfreɪ əl/
Definitions of defrayal word
- noun defrayal payment of some or all charges or expenses. 1
- noun defrayal The act of defraying. 1
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Origin of defrayal
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-20; defray + -al2
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Parts of speech for Defrayal
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
defrayal popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
defrayal usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for defrayal
noun defrayal
- redress — the setting right of what is wrong: redress of abuses.
- settlement — the act or state of settling or the state of being settled.
- payoff — the payment of a salary, debt, wager, etc.
- wage — Often, wages. money that is paid or received for work or services, as by the hour, day, or week. Compare living wage, minimum wage.
- fee — a charge or payment for professional services: a doctor's fee.
Antonyms for defrayal
noun defrayal
- hurt — to cause bodily injury to; injure: He was badly hurt in the accident.
- loss — detriment, disadvantage, or deprivation from failure to keep, have, or get: to bear the loss of a robbery.
- debt — A debt is a sum of money that you owe someone.
- penalty — a punishment imposed or incurred for a violation of law or rule.
- damage — To damage an object means to break it, spoil it physically, or stop it from working properly.
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