retribution

[ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuʃ(ə)n]

retribution Definition

• 1. punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act
• 2. deserved punishment for evil done

Using retribution: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "retribution" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The killer's retribution was life imprisonment.

• Example

  The company faced retribution for its unethical practices.

• Example

  The victim's family sought retribution for the harm caused to their loved one.

retribution Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for retribution

• retaliation
• reprisal
• payback
• revenge
• vengeance

Antonyms for retribution

• forgiveness
• mercy
• pardon

Phrases with retribution

• day of retribution

  a day when people get punished for their wrongdoings

  Example

  The day of retribution has come for the corrupt officials.

• seek retribution

  to seek revenge or punishment for a wrong that has been done

  Example

  The victim's family is seeking retribution for the harm caused to their loved one.

• divine retribution

  punishment inflicted by a higher power as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act

  Example

  Some people believe that natural disasters are a form of divine retribution.

Origins of retribution

from Latin 'retributio', meaning 'a repayment'

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Summary: retribution in Brief

The term 'retribution' [ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuʃ(ə)n] refers to punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act. It can also mean deserved punishment for evil done. Examples include 'The killer's retribution was life imprisonment.' and 'The victim's family sought retribution for the harm caused to their loved one.' Phrases like 'day of retribution' and 'seek retribution' denote the pursuit of punishment or revenge.