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Synonyms and Antonyms of retribution

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 of retribution

payback, reprisal, requital, retaliation, revenge, vengeance
Words Related to retribution

counter, counterattack, counteroffensive

castigation, chastisement, correction

desert(s), discipline, nemesis, penalty, punishment, wrath

amends, compensation, indemnification, indemnity, quittance, recompense, recoupment, redress, remuneration, reparation(s), restitution
Near Antonyms of retribution

clemency, grace, leniency, lenity, mercy

forgiveness, pardon, remission

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