Administer payback for Crossword Clue

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(verb)
1. take revenge for a perceived wrong

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PAYBACK (noun)
1. the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
2. financial return or reward (especially returns equal to the initial investment)
ADMINISTER (verb)
1. work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
2. give or apply (medications)

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
GENEVA

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Down

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