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   Ret·ri·bu·tion

   /ˌretrəˈbyo͞oSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act: "employees asked not to be named, saying they feared retribution"

   Word Origin late Middle English (also in the sense ‘recompense for merit or a service’): from late Latin retributio(n-), from retribut- ‘assigned again’, from the verb retribuere, from re- ‘back’ + tribuere ‘assign’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. retributive adjective
   • 2. retributory adjective

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   What does the noun retribution mean? 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 quotation evidence.

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   Define retribution. retribution synonyms, retribution pronunciation, retribution translation, English dictionary definition of retribution. n. 1. Punishment administered in return for a wrong committed. 2. Theology Punishment or reward distributed in a future life based on performance in this...

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   Definition of retribution noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Full Definition of RETRIBUTION. 1. : recompense, reward. 2. : the dispensing or receiving of reward or punishment especially in the hereafter. 3. : something given or exacted in recompense; especially: punishment. See retribution defined for English-language learners.

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   retribution /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/ n. the act of punishing or taking vengeance for wrongdoing, sin, or injury. punishment or vengeance. Etymology: 14th Century: via Old French from Church Latin retribūtiō, from Latin retribuere to repay, from re- + tribuere to pay; see tribute. retributive /rɪˈtrɪbjʊtɪv/, rare reˈtributory adj reˈtributively adv.

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   definition: repayment for one's actions, esp. punishment for evil. The public were demanding retribution for the crime, and therefore the suspect had to be heavily guarded. synonyms: deserts, requital, retaliation, revenge, vengeance. similar words: nemesis. related words: justice, penalty, vengeance, wrath.

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   noun. These are words and phrases related to retribution. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of retribution. There will be retribution for his heinous crimes. Synonyms. requital. retaliation. justice. satisfaction. redress. amends. restitution. return. reparation. reciprocation. recrimination. reprisal