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Retribution

Definition:

Retribution refers to punishment or revenge imposed on someone as a consequence of their actions, particularly in response to wrongdoing or harm caused to others.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The criminal received retribution for his heinous crimes.

2. The oppressed sought retribution against their oppressors.

Verb:

1. The victims' families demanded that the murderer be retributed for his actions.

2. It is believed that karma will eventually retribute those who do wrong.

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