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redounds

The correct spelling is redounds.

How to pronounce redounds

verb

Say it like: Red-own-ds

The correct spelling is redounds. To swell up (of water, waves etc.); to overflow, to surge (of bodily fluids). For example: "His infamous behaviour only redounded back upon him when he was caught."

Usage Examples

His infamous behaviour only redounded back upon him when he was caught.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To swell up (of water, waves etc.); to overflow, to surge (of bodily fluids).
  2. 2.To contribute to an advantage or disadvantage for someone or something.
  3. 3.To contribute to the honour, shame etc. of a person or organisation.
  4. 4.To reverberate, to echo.
  5. 5.To reflect (honour, shame etc.) to or onto someone.

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