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retribution

UK:^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃ^ən/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˌrɛtrəˈbjuʃən/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(re′trə byo̅o̅′shən)

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retribution
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Sense: Noun: punishment

Synonyms:

retaliation , revenge , punishment , just deserts, comeuppance (informal), payback (informal), penalty , payment , justice , what is due

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