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Synonyms & Similar Words
punishment
revenge
reparation
vengeance
penalization
retaliation
repayment
compensation
indemnification
restitution
requital
expiation
atonement
amends
redress
revengefulness
vindictiveness
spitefulness
malevolence
animosity
rancor
grudge
hostility
ill will
animus
avengement
vendetta
reprisal
counterattack
strikeback
Meaning of Retribution
The act of punishing someone for a mistake or wrongdoing
Definitions
- The act of punishing or taking revenge on someone for a mistake or wrongdoing
- * A punishment or penalty exacted in retaliation for a wrong or injury
Etymology of Retribution
The word "retribution" originates from the Latin "retributio", which is derived from "retribuere", meaning "to pay back" or "to reward"
Historically, the term has been used to describe the act of punishing or exacting revenge on someone for a wrongdoing, with its usage dating back to the 15th century
Example Uses
- The company faced retribution from the government for its role in the environmental disaster
- * The victim's family sought retribution against the perpetrator through the justice system