Retribution (noun)

Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act they have committed.

Origin:

From the latin retributionem, meaning "repayment" or "recompense". the word first appeared in english in the late 16th century.

Examples:

  1. The retribution for his crime was a long prison sentence.
  2. The retribution for her actions was to lose her job.
  3. The retribution for their betrayal was banishment from the group.
  4. Retribution for the crime of murder is death.
  5. Retribution for the sin of pride is often humility.
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