retribution Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˌɹɛt.ɹɪˈbju.ʃən/
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Retribution as a Noun
1
Punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance.
Word Forms & Grammar
retribution (countable and uncountable, plural retributions)
Words That Rhyme With Retribution
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Origin of Retribution
From Latin retribuere (“repay”).
Retribution at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌɹɛt.ɹɪˈbju.ʃən/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Meaning | Punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance |
| Plural | retributions |
Retribution Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of retribution is /ˌɹɛt.ɹɪˈbju.ʃən/, spoken in 4 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (bju).