Retribution
noun
A punishment given as a kind of revenge for something bad that a person or group did.
He demanded swift retribution for the attack on his family.
Often appears as...
- swift retribution
- divine retribution
noun
In religion, the belief that what you do to others will happen to you, either in this life or after death.
They prayed for divine retribution on their enemies.
Often appears as...
- divine retribution
- fear of retribution
noun
A punishment given as a kind of revenge for something bad that a person or group did.
He demanded swift retribution for the attack on his family.
Often appears as...
- swift retribution
- divine retribution
noun
In religion, the belief that what you do to others will happen to you, either in this life or after death.
They prayed for divine retribution on their enemies.
Often appears as...
- divine retribution
- fear of retribution
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Social Consequences
Retribution can imply social or legal backlash for actions, emphasizing accountability.
The corrupt politician faced public retribution once his crimes were exposed.
Pro Tip 2/3Severity of Action
The word often conveys a strong and proportional response to a wrongdoing.
In response to the betrayal, she promised retribution that would match the offense.
Pro Tip 3/3Justice vs Vengeance
Retribution sometimes blurs the line between just punishment and personal vengeance.
He saw the retribution as justified, but others viewed it as an act of vengeance.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Consequences
Retribution can imply social or legal backlash for actions, emphasizing accountability.
The corrupt politician faced public retribution once his crimes were exposed.
Pro Tip 2/3Severity of Action
The word often conveys a strong and proportional response to a wrongdoing.
In response to the betrayal, she promised retribution that would match the offense.
Pro Tip 3/3Justice vs Vengeance
Retribution sometimes blurs the line between just punishment and personal vengeance.
He saw the retribution as justified, but others viewed it as an act of vengeance.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Consequences
Retribution can imply social or legal backlash for actions, emphasizing accountability.
The corrupt politician faced public retribution once his crimes were exposed.
Pro Tip 2/3Severity of Action
The word often conveys a strong and proportional response to a wrongdoing.
In response to the betrayal, she promised retribution that would match the offense.
Pro Tip 3/3Justice vs Vengeance
Retribution sometimes blurs the line between just punishment and personal vengeance.
He saw the retribution as justified, but others viewed it as an act of vengeance.
Compare with
comeuppancepay backpenaltypunishmentreciprocatereckonreprisalretaliatevengeance
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My journey from Marine...
feeling like I think most people in the country did at the time, filled with a sense of patriotism and retribution and the desire to do something -- that, coupled with that fact that I wasn't doing anything. I was 17, just graduated from high school that past summer, living in the back room of my parents' house paying rent,
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Surviving a nuclear...
stateless somebody once said al Qaeda does not have a return address so if they attacked us with a nuclear weapon what's the response and to whom is the response and their retaliation proof since there is no real retribution possible that would make any difference since there are people willing to
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What really happened...
He was just days from being released. But she believed authorities would want retribution. Over the next four days, prisoners held negotiations with officials. They called for a minimum wage, rehabilitation programs, better education, and more. They promised all remaining hostages would be safe
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Is graffiti art? Or...
And as graffiti became increasingly associated with deliberate rebellion and provocativeness, it took on its vandalist label. That's part of the reason why, today, many graffiti artists stay underground. Some assume alternate identities to avoid retribution,
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Irwin Redlener: How to...
They are stateless. Somebody once said, Al Qaeda does not have a return address, so if they attack us with a nuclear weapon, what's the response, and to whom is the response? And they're retaliation-proof. Since there is no real retribution possible
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Juliet Eilperin: Demon...
it's ensure that you had a decent fish catch or protect you when you were out at sea or alternative again you know if perhaps the neighboring village or someone had angered you could could exact retribution Hawaiians had basically the
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Stonehenge Monument PIPE...
retribution if they fail it seems odd for us perhaps to think of ancestors as being a key religious concept but we're talking about early farmers who are deriving their living from nature and in societies like this it's very common in
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3 ways to uproot a...
corruption is a legitimate tool for doing business. Seventy-three percent said they would not be willing to stand up for what they believe in for fear of retribution. What I learned from my mother
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The myth of Narcissus...
It was time for retribution. So, Nemesis set Narcissus towards a clear, glassy pool. As he bent towards the water to drink, he caught sight of a hauntingly beautiful young man.
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I survived a terrorist...
My face was stroked gently. What did I feel? I felt loved. What's shielded me from hatred and wanting retribution, what's given me the courage to this ends with me
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My journey from Marine...
feeling like I think most people in the country did at the time, filled with a sense of patriotism and retribution and the desire to do something -- that, coupled with that fact that I wasn't doing anything. I was 17, just graduated from high school that past summer, living in the back room of my parents' house paying rent,
Video examples
Surviving a nuclear...
stateless somebody once said al Qaeda does not have a return address so if they attacked us with a nuclear weapon what's the response and to whom is the response and their retaliation proof since there is no real retribution possible that would make any difference since there are people willing to
Video examples
What really happened...
He was just days from being released. But she believed authorities would want retribution. Over the next four days, prisoners held negotiations with officials. They called for a minimum wage, rehabilitation programs, better education, and more. They promised all remaining hostages would be safe
Video examples
Is graffiti art? Or...
And as graffiti became increasingly associated with deliberate rebellion and provocativeness, it took on its vandalist label. That's part of the reason why, today, many graffiti artists stay underground. Some assume alternate identities to avoid retribution,
Video examples
Irwin Redlener: How to...
They are stateless. Somebody once said, Al Qaeda does not have a return address, so if they attack us with a nuclear weapon, what's the response, and to whom is the response? And they're retaliation-proof. Since there is no real retribution possible
Video examples
Juliet Eilperin: Demon...
it's ensure that you had a decent fish catch or protect you when you were out at sea or alternative again you know if perhaps the neighboring village or someone had angered you could could exact retribution Hawaiians had basically the
Video examples
Stonehenge Monument PIPE...
retribution if they fail it seems odd for us perhaps to think of ancestors as being a key religious concept but we're talking about early farmers who are deriving their living from nature and in societies like this it's very common in
Video examples
3 ways to uproot a...
corruption is a legitimate tool for doing business. Seventy-three percent said they would not be willing to stand up for what they believe in for fear of retribution. What I learned from my mother
Video examples
The myth of Narcissus...
It was time for retribution. So, Nemesis set Narcissus towards a clear, glassy pool. As he bent towards the water to drink, he caught sight of a hauntingly beautiful young man.
Video examples
I survived a terrorist...
My face was stroked gently. What did I feel? I felt loved. What's shielded me from hatred and wanting retribution, what's given me the courage to this ends with me
Example 1 of 10
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Meg Greenfield
American Editor
There is such a thing as tempting the gods. Talking too much, too soon and with too much self-satisfaction has always seemed to me a sure way to court disaster. The forces of retribution are always listening. They never sleep.
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Louis D. Brandeis
American Judge
To declare that in the administration of criminal law the end justifies the means to declare that the Government may commit crimes in order to secure conviction of a private criminal would bring terrible retribution.
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Kirsten Powers
American Author
Campuses should be places where students are able to make mistakes without fear of retribution. If there is no margin for error, it is impossible to receive a meaningful education.
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Frankie Boyle
Scottish Comedian
On channels terrified of accusations of bias, or political retribution, comics making jokes about the growing power base of far-right politicians aren't taking the 'easy' route.
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Paul Bloom
Canadian Psychologist
On many issues, empathy can pull us in the wrong direction. The outrage that comes from adopting the perspective of a victim can drive an appetite for retribution.
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Pat Robertson
American Clergyman
I mean, if a person acts irresponsibly in his own life, he will pay the consequences. And it's not so much divine retribution as it's built into the law of nature.
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Jan Schakowsky
American Politician
A woman should not have to fear retribution from her employer, and the District of Columbia should be able to pass laws to protect against that retribution.
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Calvin Klein
American Designer
AIDS is an absolutely tragic disease. The argument about AIDS' being some kind of divine retribution is crap.
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Ron Silver
American Actor
Artists speak the truth to the public without fear of retribution or damage to their careers.
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Hosea Ballou
American Clergyman
Disease is the retribution of outraged Nature.
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Meg Greenfield
American Editor
There is such a thing as tempting the gods. Talking too much, too soon and with too much self-satisfaction has always seemed to me a sure way to court disaster. The forces of retribution are always listening. They never sleep.
Quote examples
Louis D. Brandeis
American Judge
To declare that in the administration of criminal law the end justifies the means to declare that the Government may commit crimes in order to secure conviction of a private criminal would bring terrible retribution.
Quote examples
Kirsten Powers
American Author
Campuses should be places where students are able to make mistakes without fear of retribution. If there is no margin for error, it is impossible to receive a meaningful education.
Quote examples
Frankie Boyle
Scottish Comedian
On channels terrified of accusations of bias, or political retribution, comics making jokes about the growing power base of far-right politicians aren't taking the 'easy' route.
Quote examples
Paul Bloom
Canadian Psychologist
On many issues, empathy can pull us in the wrong direction. The outrage that comes from adopting the perspective of a victim can drive an appetite for retribution.
Quote examples
Pat Robertson
American Clergyman
I mean, if a person acts irresponsibly in his own life, he will pay the consequences. And it's not so much divine retribution as it's built into the law of nature.
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Jan Schakowsky
American Politician
A woman should not have to fear retribution from her employer, and the District of Columbia should be able to pass laws to protect against that retribution.
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Calvin Klein
American Designer
AIDS is an absolutely tragic disease. The argument about AIDS' being some kind of divine retribution is crap.
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Ron Silver
American Actor
Artists speak the truth to the public without fear of retribution or damage to their careers.
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Hosea Ballou
American Clergyman
Disease is the retribution of outraged Nature.
Example 1 of 10
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