retribution
Translation
retribution, punishment, vengeance
Examples
He feared retribution for his actions.
He feared retribution for his actions.
They sought divine retribution for the crime.
They sought divine retribution for the crime.
Grammar Patterns
((for sth.)) punishment for (sth.) He feared retribution for his actions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: revenge, vengeance, punishment; Antonyms: forgiveness, pardon
Etymology
From Latin 're-' (back) + 'tribuere' (to assign, allot). Literally, something 'paid back' as punishment.
Memory Tips
Think 're-tribute' – paying back a 'tribute' of punishment for a wrong deed.