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retribution

[ re-truh-byoo-shuhn ]

noun

  1. requital according to merits or deserts, especially for evil.

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  2. something given or inflicted in such requital.

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  3. Theology. the distribution of rewards and punishments in a future life.


retribution

/ rɪˈtrɪbjʊtɪv; ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən /

noun

  1. the act of punishing or taking vengeance for wrongdoing, sin, or injury
  2. punishment or vengeance
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٰܳپ, adverb
  • retributive, adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of retribution1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English retribucioun, from Middle French, from Late Latin ٰūپō- (stem of ٰūپō ) “punishment, reward as result of judgment,” equivalent to Latin ٰū(ܲ) (past participle of retribuere “to restore, give back”; re-, tribute ) + -ō- -ion
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Word History and Origins

Origin of retribution1

C14: via Old French from Church Latin ٰūپō , from Latin retribuere to repay, from re- + tribuere to pay; see tribute
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Synonym Study

See revenge.
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If coaches can skip out after a season with no retribution, why can’t the players?

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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.

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“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.

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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:

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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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