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retribution
/ˌretrɪˈbjuːʃn/
noun
odwet
Also
zemsta(f)kara(f)
Definition
Punishment inflicted in return for a wrong committed; a deserved punishment.
Examples
The villagers sought retribution for the attack on their homes.
Mieszkańcy wioski szukali odwetu za atak na ich domy.
He believed that divine retribution would eventually come for his sins.
Wierzył, że boska kara w końcu nadejdzie za jego grzechy.
Synonyms
Collocations
seek retributionfear retributiondivine retribution
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