retribution

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[edit] Etymology

Latin, from retribuere 'assign again'.

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuʃɒn/
• SAMPA: /%rEtrI"bjuSQn/

[edit] Noun

retribution (plural retributions)

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

[edit] Synonyms

• See also Wikisaurus:revenge

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[edit] Derived terms

• retributionist
• retributive