retribution

//ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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Noun

retributionSingular
retributionsPlural
1

Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act.

The criminal feared retribution for his crimes.

2

Something given or demanded in repayment, especially punishment.

The criminal faced retribution for his crimes.

Synonym

vengeancepunishmentretaliation

Antonym

forgivenessmercy