Retribution

Pronunciation: /ˌrɛtrəˈbjuːʃən/

Retribution (noun)

  1. Punishment given to someone because they did something bad, meant to make things fair again.
  2. A response that balances harm by giving the person who caused it a result that matches their actions.

Examples

  • The court ordered retribution for the wrong done.
  • People demanded retribution after the crime.