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retribution
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/ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/
US
/ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuʃən/
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retribution
noun
retributions
pl
расплата
He feared the retribution that would come after his betrayal.
Он боялся расплаты, которая последует за его предательством.
возмездие
The villain faced retribution for his crimes.
Злодей столкнулся с возмездием за свои преступления.
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кара
наказание
отмщение
Synonyms
revenge
recompense
vengeance
punishment
redress
reparation
payback
retribution
adjective
UK
/ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/
US
/ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to denote something connected with vengeance or punishment.
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retribution
noun
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.
retribution
adjective
Attributive: relating to or intended as retribution; punitive or retaliatory.
The army launched retribution strikes against the insurgents.
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