retribution — punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌretrɪˈbjuːʃn/
Korean meaning: 잘못이나 범죄에 대한 응보, 보복
Korean pronunciation: 레트리**뷰**션
Example Sentences
- The villain thought he was safe, but retribution came in the form of his mother-in-law moving in permanently.
- After years of cheating on his diet, retribution arrived as pants that no longer fit.
- The corrupt officials could not escape retribution forever.
retribution
NOUN//ˌretrɪˈbjuːʃn//
punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act
punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act
Through fair distribution and constitution, comes swift retribution.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 '다시 돌려주다'는 뜻으로 시작되어, 악행에 대한 대가를 '되돌려준다'는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The villain thought he was safe, but retribution came in the form of his mother-in-law moving in permanently.”
“After years of cheating on his diet, retribution arrived as pants that no longer fit.”
“The corrupt officials could not escape retribution forever.”
“Many believe in karmic retribution - what goes around comes around.”
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