retribution
ret
ˌrɛt
ret
ri
bu
ˈbju
byoo
tion
ʃən
shēn
British pronunciation
/ɹˌɛtɹɪbjˈuːʃən/

Définition et signification de « retribution » en anglais

Retribution
01

châtiment

correction imposed as repayment for wrongdoing
example
Exemples
The community sought retribution through justice, not violence.
He accepted the punishment as fair retribution for his crimes.
02

vengeful punishment or retaliation for harm done, often believed to occur in the afterlife

example
Exemples
He believed retribution awaited the guilty after death.
Ancient texts warn of divine retribution beyond the grave.
03

châtiment

punishment rightly inflicted for a wrongdoing
example
Exemples
The murderer faced retribution for his brutal acts.
The townspeople saw the sentence as rightful retribution.
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