Definition of Retribution

punishment that is considered to be morally right and fully deserved

Examples of Retribution in a sentence

Since the killer had murdered my husband, I found it fitting retribution that he be electrocuted.  🔊

Everyone knew the shooting was an act of retribution from a rival gang.  🔊

If you break your word to me, you should expect retribution to be swift and painful!  🔊

Christians believe God will give retribution to those who sin.  🔊

When Howard testified against the mafia, the government put him in witness protection to prevent retribution from the criminal organization.  🔊

In retribution for the principal cancelling recess, the students vandalized the building.  🔊

The angry woman extracted retribution from her rapist by stabbing him in the groin.  🔊

Because I voted against the other board members on a big project, I am sure they are angry enough to seek retribution.  🔊

While in prison for a crime she did not commit, Elena planned the retribution she would inflict upon those who betrayed her.  🔊

During a trial, it is the jury’s job to determine fair retribution.  🔊

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