Retribution

/ɹˌɛtɹɪbjˈuːʃən/

/ˌɹɛtɹəbˈjuʃən/

Retribution

the action of making amends for a mistake

a justly deserved penalty

synonyms : requital

severe punishment for a serious crime that someone has committed

synonyms : payback

Examples

1. The detective warned the gang members that blood will have blood, and that their violent actions would only lead to more violence and retribution.

2. - Retribution is mine.

3. I demand retribution.

4. They want retribution.