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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of retribution
Swalwell says fear of retribution and violence silences others in Congress, including Republicans.
—
Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
At the heart of the order is an unlawful attack on the freedom of all Americans to select counsel of their choice without fear of retribution or punishment from the government.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Some staffers immediately suspected the closure was related to an impending workforce reduction, according to four employees who declined to be identified for fear of retribution.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Auburn men’s basketball is the No. 1 overall seed for the NCAA Tournament and headed to the South Region, where coach Bruce Pearl and the Tigers will be trying to seek a little bit of retribution after a first-round ouster at the hands of Yale last season.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for retribution
Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
At the heart of the order is an unlawful attack on the freedom of all Americans to select counsel of their choice without fear of retribution or punishment from the government.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Some staffers immediately suspected the closure was related to an impending workforce reduction, according to four employees who declined to be identified for fear of retribution.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Auburn men’s basketball is the No. 1 overall seed for the NCAA Tournament and headed to the South Region, where coach Bruce Pearl and the Tigers will be trying to seek a little bit of retribution after a first-round ouster at the hands of Yale last season.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for retribution
Cite this Entry
“Retribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retribution. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share