retribution
word
Definition
Retribution is punishment or payback for a wrong or a crime, especially when it is seen as deserved or just. It often refers to justice served for someone’s actions.
Usage & Nuances
'Retribution' is formal and is often used in legal, religious, or moral contexts. Common phrases: 'divine retribution', 'seek retribution', 'face retribution'. It suggests justice and deserved punishment, not random revenge; for personal payback, use 'revenge' or 'vengeance'.
Example Sentences
He believed that retribution would come for their crimes.
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Many stories talk about retribution for evil deeds.
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The victims hoped for fair retribution.
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Some people see natural disasters as a kind of divine retribution.
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If you break the law, you might eventually face retribution.
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She wasn’t looking for retribution, just an honest apology.
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