retribution

UK
/ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/
US
/ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuʃən/

Translations

retributionnoun
retributions
pl
He feared the retribution that would come after his betrayal.
Он боялся расплаты, которая последует за его предательством.
The villain faced retribution for his crimes.
Злодей столкнулся с возмездием за свои преступления.
retributionadjective
UK
/ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/
US
/ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to denote something connected with vengeance or punishment.

Definitions

retributionnoun
Punishment that is considered to be morally right and fully deserved.
The villagers sought retribution for the wrongs committed against them.
The act of taking revenge or exacting vengeance.
He feared retribution from the rival gang after the altercation.
retributionadjective
Attributive: relating to or intended as retribution; punitive or retaliatory.
The army launched retribution strikes against the insurgents.