Retribution — synonyms, definition

1. retribution (Noun)

amends apology atonement chastisement compensation consideration damages desert expiation indemnification indemnity payback penalty recompense redress remuneration reparation repayment reprisal requital • • •

retribution (Noun) — A justly deserved penalty.

retribution (Noun) — The act of correcting for your wrongdoing.

retribution (Noun) — The act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life. ex. "the swiftness of divine retribution"

correction penalty rectification retaliation revenge