​retribution (for something) severe punishment for something seriously wrong that somebody has done. People are seeking retribution for the latest terrorist ...

(formal) severe punishment for something seriously wrong that someone has done. People are seeking retribution for the latest terrorist outrages.

There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun retribution, two of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and ...

[usually before noun] (formal) that punishes severely somebody who has done something seriously wrong.

deserved and severe punishment: They fled because they feared retribution for the genocide. She was asked whether a civilian government should seek retribution.

2. : the dispensing or receiving of reward or punishment especially in the hereafter. 3. : something given or exacted in recompense. especially : punishment.

Retribution is punishment for a crime, especially punishment which is carried out by someone other than the official authorities. [formal].

noun · the act of punishing or taking vengeance for wrongdoing, sin, or injury · punishment or vengeance.

23 окт. 2024 г. · punishment for something morally wrong that was done: They're seeking retribution for the killings.

Retribution is the act of taking revenge. If you pull a prank on someone, expect retribution. Retribution comes from the Latin for giving back what's due.