Definitions for retribution
ˌrɛ trəˈbyu ʃənret·ri·bu·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. retribution, requitalnoun

   a justly deserved penalty

2. retributionnoun

   the act of correcting for your wrongdoing

3. vengeance, retribution, paybacknoun

   the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

   "Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord"--Romans 12:19; "For vengeance I would do nothing. This nation is too great to look for mere revenge"--James Garfield; "he swore vengeance on the man who betrayed him"; "the swiftness of divine retribution"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. retributionnoun

   Punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance.

2. Etymology: from retribuere.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Retributionnoun

   Repayment; return accommodated to the action.

   Etymology: retribution, Fr. from retribute.

   The king thought he had not remunerated his people sufficiently with good laws, which evermore was his retribution for treasure. Francis Bacon, Henry VII.

   All who have their reward on earth, the fruits
   Of painful superstition, and blind zeal,
   Nought seeking but the praise of men, here find
   Fit retribution, empty as their deeds. John Milton, Par. Lost.

   In good offices and due retributions, we may not be pinching and niggardly: it argues an ignoble mind, where we have wronged to higgle and dodge in the amends. Joseph Hall.

   There is no nation, though plunged into never such gross idolatry, but has some awful sense of a deity, and a persuasion of a state of retribution to men after this life. South.

   It is a strong argument for a state of retribution hereafter, that in this world virtuous persons are very often unfortunate, and vicious persons prosperous. Joseph Addison, Spectator.

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1. retribution

   Retribution refers to punishment or revenge inflicted upon someone as a consequence of their wrongdoing or harmful actions. It involves the act of making someone suffer or experiencing negative consequences as a form of payback for their past actions. Retribution aims to restore a sense of justice or balance by ensuring that the wrongdoer faces consequences for their behavior.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Retributionnoun

   the act of retributing; repayment

2. Retributionnoun

   that which is given in repayment or compensation; return suitable to the merits or deserts of, as an action; commonly, condign punishment for evil or wrong

3. Retributionnoun

   specifically, reward and punishment, as distributed at the general judgment

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1. Retribution

   Retribution is a 2006 mystery film, directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, of a detective's investigation of serial murders that leads him to a mysterious woman in red who slowly draws him into the darkness.

Matched Categories

1. • Correction
   • Penalty
   • Retaliation

How to pronounce retribution?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say retribution in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of retribution in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of retribution in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of retribution in a Sentence

1. Gavin Newsom:

   This latest attack shows that the White House has its head in the sand when it comes to climate change and serves no purpose other than continued political retribution.

2. Thomas Modly:

   This decision is not one of retribution.

3. Melanie Zanona:

   The South Carolinian's incumbent upon members like Melanie Zanona to step up, i don't fear retribution, I don't fear the consequences.

4. Veryan Khan:

   Islamic State executions are not merely retribution by the state for behavior seen as illegal, the Islamic State uses executions to intimidate and dominate the local population, for diplomatic communiqus to world leaders, for recruitment purposes and to demonstrate the organization is in complete control.

5. Ken Griffin:

   I have no qualms with the very public fight, but the revocation of Disney's special tax district felt like retribution.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=retribution
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Retribution
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=retribution
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retribution
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=retribution