Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
retribution
Noun
/ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/
Definition
Retribution refers to punishment that is considered to be morally right and fully deserved.
Examples
- After the scandal, many believed that retribution was necessary for the wrongdoers.
- The laws were designed to ensure that retribution served as a deterrent for future crimes.
- In literature, the theme of retribution often highlights the consequences of one’s actions.
Meaning
It is often associated with the idea of justice and the notion that wrongdoings must be appropriately punished.
Synonyms
- vengeance
- punishment
- revenge
- payback
- recompense
