retribution

Punishment believed to be inflicted by a god or supernatural force.

Punishment that is delivered quickly and without delay.

Refers to a deserved and fair punishment.

Highlights the physical and forceful nature of the punishment.

Indicates a severe or dreadful punishment.

Punishment for political actions or dissent.

Punishment enacted through the justice system.

The feeling of being afraid that punishment will occur.

A single instance of punishment or revenge.

Specifies the wrongdoing that caused the punishment.

Specifies who is the target of the punishment.

Used to state the reason for an action is punishment.

Indicates the source from which the punishment comes.

Used to specify who receives the punishment (less common than 'against').

To be afraid of receiving punishment.

To try to obtain punishment against someone.

To formally ask for punishment to be enacted.

To inflict or carry out punishment (formal).

To cause punishment to occur.

Indicates that punishment happens as a consequence of an action.

Indicates that punishment will happen.