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Retribution
01
the action of making amends for a mistake
02
a justly deserved penalty
03
a severe punishment for a serious crime that someone has committed
Example
Fearing retribution, the whistleblower decided to drop a dime on the corrupt officials to expose their illegal activities.
The brutal conqueror ordered his troops to put the entire village to the sword as an act of retribution.
The detective warned the gang members that blood will have blood, and that their violent actions would only lead to more violence and retribution.
The character in the movie sought to avenge her family's murder, driven by wrath and a burning desire for retribution.
