word
Retribution
Reh-truh-BYOO-shuhn
/ˌrɛtrʌˈbjuːʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
retribution
Dictionary meaning
The act of correcting for your wrongdoing.
Examples
- My only comfort after my partner's murder was thinking of possible retribution.
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