Retribution
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
the act of taking revenge, such as harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done, especially in the next life
Framework senses
- §1
- the act of correcting for your wrongdoing
- §2
- the act of taking revenge, such as harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done, especially in the next life
- §3
- a justly deserved penalty