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- Dictionaryretribution/ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃn/
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- 1. punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act: "employees asked not to be named, saying they feared retribution"
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Retribution is deserved and severe punishment for a crime or wrongdoing. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.
Retribution means literally "payback" or punishment for a wrong. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and legal and kids definitions of retribution from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Retribution is punishment for a crime, especially by someone other than the official authorities. Learn the synonyms, word origin, and usage of retribution with sentences and quotations.
something given or inflicted in such requital. Synonyms: repayment, recompense, retaliation. Antonyms: pardon. Theology. the distribution of rewards and punishments in a future life. retribution. / rɪˈtrɪbjʊtɪv; ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən /.
Retribution is the act of taking revenge. If you pull a prank on someone, expect retribution. Retribution comes from the Latin for giving back what's due, either reward or punishment. But when we talk about retribution, we only talk about punishment.
Retribution is severe punishment for something seriously wrong that somebody has done. Learn how to use this formal word in sentences and see synonyms and word origin.
Retribution is the act of punishing or taking vengeance for wrongdoing, sin, or injury. It can also refer to the distribution of rewards and punishments in a future life. See synonyms, translations, and related expressions for retribution.
