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Retribute

Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

Sense 1: (Verb) To repay or reward someone in a manner that reflects their actions.

Example Sentence 1: The hero's actions were retributed with a medal of honor.

Example Sentence 2: The company decided to retribute their employees with a year-end bonus.

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Sense 2: (Noun) A retributive punishment or action taken in response to a wrongdoing.

Example Sentence 1: The judge deemed the retribute as a fair consequence for the crime committed.

Example Sentence 2: The victim sought retribute by filing a lawsuit against the perpetrator.

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