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retribution
[ re-truh-byoo-shuhn ]
noun
- requital according to merits or deserts, especially for evil.
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Antonyms:
- something given or inflicted in such requital.
Synonyms: , ,
Antonyms:
- Theology. the distribution of rewards and punishments in a future life.
retribution
/ rɪˈtrɪbjʊtɪv; ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən /
noun
- the act of punishing or taking vengeance for wrongdoing, sin, or injury
- punishment or vengeance
Derived Forms
- ˈٰܳپ, adverb
- retributive, adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of retribution1
Word History and Origins
Origin of retribution1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
If coaches can skip out after a season with no retribution, why can’t the players?
Max Verstappen refused to discuss his unhappiness with a penalty he was given in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix because he was concerned about retribution from Formula 1's governing body the FIA.
“I see a lot of similarities between the Trump regime and what took place before Hitler took power. Fear, turmoil, racism, lies, retribution and more,” said Salomon.
At his first big rally of the campaign held in Waco, Texas, near the site of the government's siege against the Branch Davidian cult, Trump repeated his "I am your retribution" line and added:
With Trump’s return to power, the American media’s mockery and hubris has been replaced by fear and terror of Trump’s revenge and retribution.
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