All retribution synonyms

noun retribution

• counterattack — If you counterattack, you attack someone who has attacked you.
• guerdon — a reward, recompense, or requital.
• expiation — The act of making amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing; atonement.
• counterblow — a retaliatory blow
• giveback — (in union negotiations) a reduction in employee wages or benefits conceded by a union in exchange for other benefits or in recognition of depressed economic conditions: Givebacks have not slowed the number of shutdowns.
• counterstroke — a counterattack
• an eye for an eye — You say 'an eye for an eye' or 'an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth' to refer to the idea that people should be punished according to the way in which they offended, for example if they hurt someone, they should be hurt equally badly in return.
• comeuppance — If you say that someone has got their comeuppance, you approve of the fact that they have been punished or have suffered for something wrong that they have done.
• deserts — something that is deserved or merited; just reward or punishment
• acquittance — a release from or settlement of a debt, etc
• countermove — A countermove is an action that someone takes in response to an action by another person or group.
• counteroffensive — a series of attacks by a defending force against an attacking enemy
• disciplining — Present participle of discipline.
• warrantability — The quality of being warrantable.
• neutralization — the act, process, or an instance of neutralizing.
• counterplay — a positive or aggressive action by the defending side, esp in chess
• carrot — Carrots are long, thin, orange-coloured vegetables. They grow under the ground, and have green shoots above the ground.
• entitlement — The fact of having a right to something.
• due — together; in unison.
• avengement — (rare) The inflicting of retributive punishment; satisfaction taken.
• nemesis — something that a person cannot conquer, achieve, etc.: The performance test proved to be my nemesis.
• avenging — taking vengeance on someone or something for a wrong done
• counterstrike — a retaliatory strike
• judgment — an act or instance of judging.
• castigation — to criticize or reprimand severely.
• give-back — the quality or state of being resilient; springiness.
• give-up — something conceded or relinquished; concession: Labor has balked at any more give-ups in the contract talks.
• meed — a reward or recompense.
• counteraction — to act in opposition to; frustrate by contrary action.
• counterinsurgency — action taken by a government to counter the activities of rebels, guerrillas, etc
• give up — the quality or state of being resilient; springiness.
• neutralisation — The act of neutralising.