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just punishment
noun as in comeuppance
noun as in poetic justice
Example Sentences
In some cases, it's viewed as just punishment for "sinful" behavior.
Plus, for those of us who are exclusively attracted to men, a life without sex is just punishment.
On Thursday, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah blamed Israel for the attacks, saying it had crossed "all red lines" and vowed "just punishment".
On Thursday, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah blamed Israel for attacks, saying it had crossed "all red lines" and vowed "just punishment".
In a much-anticipated speech, Hassan Nasrallah acknowledged Hezbollah had suffered an “unprecedented blow”, but he vowed it would continue fighting and inflict a “just punishment”.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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