retribution
noun/ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuʃən/
Frequency rank: #8,791 most common English word
Meaning
Punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrongdoing.
Example sentence
The victims' families demanded retribution against those responsible for the crime.
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