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Retribution

Definition:

Retribution refers to punishment inflicted as a consequence of wrongdoing or a moral offense. It is the act of seeking revenge or redress for a perceived injustice or harm done to oneself or others.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. The act of punishing someone as a response to their wrongdoing
2. Revenge or vengeance sought to rectify an injustice

Usage Examples:

1. Noun - The act of punishing someone as a response to their wrongdoing:

• The criminal faced retribution for his heinous crimes.
• The victims' families called for retribution against the killer.
• Justice demanded swift retribution for the corrupt officials.

2. Noun - Revenge or vengeance sought to rectify an injustice:

• She sought retribution against those who had slandered her name.
• His quest for retribution led him into a cycle of violence.
• The protagonist's ultimate goal was retribution for his family's tragedy.

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