retribution |
revelation |
As nouns the difference between retribution and revelation
is that
retribution is remuneration, reward while
revelation is revelation.
pay |
retribution |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between pay and retribution
is that
pay is money given in return for work; salary or wages while
retribution is punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance.
As a verb pay
is to give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.
As an adjective pay
is operable or accessible on deposit of coins.
vindication |
retribution |
As nouns the difference between vindication and retribution
is that
vindication is the act of vindicating or the state of being vindicated while
retribution is punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance.
retribution |
deterrence |
As nouns the difference between retribution and deterrence
is that
retribution is remuneration, reward while
deterrence is the act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.
retribution |
spite |
As nouns the difference between retribution and spite
is that
retribution is remuneration, reward while
spite is ill will or hatred toward another, accompanied with the disposition to irritate, annoy, or thwart; a desire to vex or injure; petty malice; grudge; rancor.
As a verb spite is
to treat maliciously; to try to injure or thwart.
As a preposition spite is
notwithstanding; despite.
retribution |
avenge |
As nouns the difference between retribution and avenge
is that
retribution is remuneration, reward while
avenge is a vengeance; a revenge.
As a verb avenge is
to take vengeance (for); to exact satisfaction for by punishing the injuring party; to vindicate by inflicting pain or evil on a wrongdoer.
execute |
retribution |
As a verb execute
is .
As a noun retribution is
remuneration, reward.
retribution |
expiation |
As nouns the difference between retribution and expiation
is that
retribution is punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance while
expiation is an act of atonement for a sin or wrongdoing.
retribution |
restitute |
As nouns the difference between retribution and restitute
is that
retribution is punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance while
restitute is that which is restored or offered in place of something; a substitute.
As a verb restitute is
to restore (something) to its former condition.
retribution |
destitute |
As a noun retribution
is remuneration, reward.
As an adjective destitute is
lacking something; devoid; especially lacking money; poor, impoverished, poverty-stricken.
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