English Explanatory Dictionary

retribution

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance.

Pronunciation

/ˌɹɛt.ɹɪˈbju.ʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-retribution.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-retribution.wav

Word forms

retribution retributions

Etymology

PIE word *tréyes From Latin retribuere (“repay”).

Related words

retributionist retributive retributionary retributory retribute

Derived words

nonretribution
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