retribution
Example Sentences
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Seven team members initially sought humanitarian assistance in Australia, fearing retribution for not singing the national anthem.
And though she feared retaliation from the Sacklers — who have all the money in the world to not only pursue retribution but bury their misdeeds — the cause was too important, and too infuriating.
From Salon
He stressed that the system must provide a sense of justice and retribution to crime victims, although he said that does not necessarily hinge on lengthy prison sentences.
From Los Angeles Times
Officials from the WFP, Save the Children, and other NGOs we contacted refused to go on the record, fearing Houthi retribution.
From BBC
It’s hard to argue retribution when your state so obviously has a problem and failed to act.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
