as in revenge
the act or an instance of responding to an injury with an injury
the neighborhood is being torn apart by an endless cycle of gang violence and retribution
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Recent Examples of retribution
Francisco requested that his last name and the name of her mother not be used, citing concerns about potential retribution from the government.
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Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025
The mayor alleged without evidence that his indictment was retribution for his criticism of the Biden administration's handling of the influx of migrants to New York City, which has strained local government resources.
—Ben Adler, USA Today, 10 June 2025
The exchange underscored how Musk’s business ventures could get caught in the crosshairs of any feud with the president, who is known to have a proclivity for retribution.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 7 June 2025
The Ballerina trailer revealed that the Baba Yaga himself, John Wick, plays a role in Eve’s quest for retribution.
—Shannon Carlin, Time, 6 June 2025
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Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025
The mayor alleged without evidence that his indictment was retribution for his criticism of the Biden administration's handling of the influx of migrants to New York City, which has strained local government resources.
—Ben Adler, USA Today, 10 June 2025
The exchange underscored how Musk’s business ventures could get caught in the crosshairs of any feud with the president, who is known to have a proclivity for retribution.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 7 June 2025
The Ballerina trailer revealed that the Baba Yaga himself, John Wick, plays a role in Eve’s quest for retribution.
—Shannon Carlin, Time, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retribution
revenge
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After a foul ball, Chapman exacted some revenge, striking out Devers on a 102 MPH heater up in the zone.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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Soleimani’s death threatened to heighten tensions between the U.S. and Iran back in 2020, and some Iranian officials have since called for Trump to be put on trial or face revenge from Tehran.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
22 June 2025
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“Retribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retribution. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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