retribution for

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Specifies the wrongdoing that caused the punishment.

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  • He saw his suffering as retribution for the sins of his past life.
  • The community demanded swift retribution for the brutal crime.
  • Many believe that justice requires some form of retribution for severe offenses.
  • The dictator faced international calls for retribution for his human rights abuses.
  • She feared divine retribution for her deceitful actions.
  • The victims sought financial retribution for their immense losses.
  • There was no immediate retribution for his betrayal, but it would surely come later.
  • Ancient gods were known to exact terrible retribution for broken oaths.
  • Some argue that capital punishment is a just retribution for murder.
  • The company faced legal retribution for its environmental damage.