retribution

IPA: rɛtrʌbjˈuʃʌn

Examples of "retribution" in Sentences

The criminal knew that retribution would eventually catch up to him for his heinous crimes
Seeking retribution for their mistreatment, the workers went on strike to demand fair wages
The betrayed lover sought retribution by spreading rumors about their ex-partner to ruin their reputation
The politician promised retribution against those who had wronged him during the election campaign
The villain vowed to enact brutal retribution on anyone who dared to defy his authority