Retribution
01
correction imposed as repayment for wrongdoing
例子
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
例子
He believed retribution awaited the guilty after death.
Ancient texts warn of divine retribution beyond the grave.
03
punishment rightly inflicted for a wrongdoing
例子
The murderer faced retribution for his brutal acts.
The townspeople saw the sentence as rightful retribution.
词汇树
retribution
retribut
