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What is another word for retribution?

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Pronunciation:

[ ɹˌɛtɹɪbjˈuːʃən], [ ɹˌɛtɹɪbjˈuːʃən], [ ɹ_ˌɛ_t_ɹ_ɪ_b_j_ˈuː_ʃ_ə_n]

Related words: revenge, justice, vengeance, wrath, eye for an eye

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    How to use "Retribution" in context?

    Retribution is a state of mind that leads to the satisfaction of anger and resentment when someone is hurt, wronged, or thwarted in his or her goals. It can also refer to the practice of taking such action as a response to wrongs done.

    There is a natural human instinct to punish those who have harmed or wronged us. This is often done in the form of revenge, retribution, or punishment. The idea of retribution is that those who have acted unfairly or criminally should suffer some sort of harm in return for their actions.

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