karmic retribution
noun phrase
Pronunciation: ˈkɑːrmɪk rəˈtrɪbjuːʃən
Definition
The idea that a person's actions in one life will determine their fate in future lives, often involving punishment for bad deeds.
Examples
She believed that her neighbor's constant bad luck was karmic retribution for his cruelty to animals.
The ancient philosophy suggests that all suffering is a form of karmic retribution for past actions.
How to Use karmic retribution
- karmic retribution for (prepositional phrase)
- The reason or action that causes the deserved punishment. — "They saw the drought as karmic retribution for their environmental neglect."
- face karmic retribution (collocation)
- To experience the consequences of one's bad actions. — "He was afraid he would face karmic retribution for his betrayal."
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