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retribution

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of retribution

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

Synonyms of retribution

payback, reprisal, requital, retaliation, revenge, vengeance

Words Related to retribution

counter, counterattack, counteroffensive

castigation, chastisement, correction

desert(s), discipline, nemesis, penalty, punishment, wrath

amends, compensation, indemnification, indemnity, quittance, recompense, recoupment, redress, remuneration, reparation(s), restitution

Near Antonyms of retribution

clemency, grace, leniency, lenity, mercy

forgiveness, pardon, remission

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