Retribution: meaning, definitions and examples
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retribution
[ ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən ]
criminal justice
Retribution is the act of punishing someone because they have done something very bad.
Synonyms
punishment, revenge, vengeance
Examples of usage
- The judge argued that the main aim of the punishment should be retribution.
- The victim's family sought retribution for the heinous crime.
general
Retribution is a punishment or something unpleasant that happens to someone because of what they have done.
Synonyms
comeuppance, payback, recompense
Examples of usage
- The accident was seen as retribution for his reckless driving.
- The economic crisis was viewed as retribution for the government's mishandling of funds.
Translations
Translations of the word "retribution" in other languages:
🇵🇹 retribuição
🇮🇳 प्रतिकार
🇩🇪 Vergeltung
🇮🇩 pembalasan
🇺🇦 відплата
🇵🇱 odwet
🇯🇵 報復 (ほうふく)
🇫🇷 rétribution
🇪🇸 retribución
🇹🇷 misilleme
🇰🇷 보복 (報復)
🇸🇦 انتقام
🇨🇿 odplata
🇸🇰 odplata
🇨🇳 报应 (bàoyìng)
🇸🇮 povračilo
🇮🇸 endurhefnd
🇰🇿 жаза
🇬🇪 შურისძიება
🇦🇿 intiqam
🇲🇽 retribución
Word origin
The word 'retribution' originated from the Latin word 'retributio' which means 'repayment' or 'reward'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to refer to the act of punishing someone for their wrongdoing. The concept of retribution has been a fundamental aspect of justice systems throughout history, aiming to restore balance and order through the imposition of penalties for crimes committed.