fear retribution
Frequency: 6.79.2 per million words
To be afraid of receiving punishment.
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- The celebrity couple clearly feared retribution from their fans.
- He refused to testify, as he feared severe retribution from the criminal organization.
- Many employees fear retribution if they speak out against management.
- Activists often fear political retribution for their dissenting views.
- Despite the risks, she did not fear the inevitable retribution for her actions.
- Children who bully others sometimes fear retribution from their victims.
- The informant secretly supplied information, fearing immediate retribution if discovered.
- Do you truly fear divine retribution for your sins?
- After the rebellion, many citizens feared military retribution.
- It is natural to fear retribution when you have wronged someone.