Synonyms of retribution

retribution

noun

ˌre-trə-ˈbyü-shən 

as in revenge

the act or an instance of responding to an injury with an injury

the neighborhood is being torn apart by an endless cycle of gang violence and retribution

Synonyms & Similar Words

• revenge
• retaliation
• vengeance
• punishment
• reprisal
• payback
• compensation
• counterattack
• requital
• chastisement
• castigation
• wrath
• counteroffensive
• correction
• counter
• redress
• penalty
• restitution
• amends
• indemnity
• reparation(s)
• recompense
• indemnification
• discipline
• desert(s)
• recoupment
• nemesis
• remuneration
• quittance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mercy
• grace
• leniency
• clemency
• forgiveness
• pardon
• remission
• lenity

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of retribution

In the first story, 19-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, only to be dragged to a treacherous magical land by a beast-like creature who demands retribution. —Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024

Concerns over the precarious security situation and the potential for retribution has led some supporters of the Assad regime to flee the country. —Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024

Patel has proven to be a controversial choice to lead the agency, particularly among those concerned about comments mirroring Trump’s calls for retribution. —Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024

For supporters, the appeal of his administration revolves in part around his promises to gut the federal government, seek retribution against his political enemies, and remake American institutions. —Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024