CEFR B2

retribution

noun

Meaning

The act of returning an injury or wrong to the person who caused it; vengeance or punishment.

Examples

The villagers sought retribution against the invaders who had destroyed their homes.
He believed that his enemies were plotting retribution for his past actions.

Synonyms: punishment, vengeance, requital, exaction

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retribution (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /rɪˈtrɪbjuːʃən/

Definition

The act of returning an injury or wrong to the person who caused it; vengeance or punishment.

Examples

The villagers sought retribution against the invaders who had destroyed their homes.
He believed that his enemies were plotting retribution for his past actions.
The company faced significant financial retribution after the data breach.

How to Use retribution

retribution for (prepositional phrase): The reason or cause for the act of punishment or vengeance. — "He received a harsh sentence as retribution for his crimes."
retribution against (prepositional phrase): The target or recipient of the act of punishment or vengeance. — "The government took measures to prevent retribution against whistleblowers."

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