Comeuppance (noun)

1. A punishment or fate that someone deserves for their actions.
2. A deserved rebuke or setback for someone who has acted in an arrogant or insulting way.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from come up + -ance, on the pattern of punishment.

Examples:

1. The thief got his comeuppance when he was caught by the police.
2. The businessman finally got his comeuppance when his fraudulent practices were exposed.
3. The bully was given a taste of his own medicine, receiving a comeuppance from his victims.
4. The politician's comeuppance came in the form of a scandal that ruined his reputation.
5. The student received a well-deserved comeuppance for cheating on the exam.