retribution

• Nom désignant une punition ou une vengeance infligée à quelqu'un pour un acte répréhensible ou criminel, souvent perçue comme juste ou méritée.

A noun referring to punishment or vengeance inflicted upon someone for a wrong or criminal act, often perceived as just or deserved.

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1. Punishment for wrongdoingC1formal

   Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act.

   châtiment pour une faute

   • The villain faced swift retribution for his crimes.
   • She believed that retribution would come to those who had wronged her.
   • The court's sentence was seen as just retribution for the fraud.

   Synonymeschastisementcomeuppancejusticepenaltypunishmentreckoningrequitalretaliationrevengevengeance

2. Divine or cosmic justiceC2formal

   The idea that a higher power or fate will punish evil deeds.

   Rétribution divine

   • In many myths, retribution from the gods is inevitable.
   • He feared divine retribution for his dishonest actions.
   • The story explores themes of sin and retribution.

   Synonymescomeuppancejust desertskarmanemesispoetic justice