retribution

BrE /rɪˈtrɪbjuːətʃən/ AmE /rɪˈtrɪbjuːəˌteɪʃən/

noun en → es

1 PUNISHMENT [uncountable] B2

punishment given to someone as a result of their actions, especially when it is considered fair or deserved

venganza, castigo, retribución

  • retribution for something

Collocations retribution for a crime · retribution for an attack

  • The family demanded retribution for their son's murder.

    La familia demandó venganza por el asesinato de su hijo.

2 PAYBACK [uncountable] B2

the act of punishing someone or giving them a bad experience because they have done something wrong to you

venganza, represalia, castigo

  • retribution for something

Collocations retribution for an insult · retribution for a betrayal

  • He sought retribution for the way she had treated him.

    Él buscó venganza por la manera en que ella lo había tratado.

3 RETURN [uncountable] C1

the act of giving something back to someone, especially money or goods that were bought but are not wanted anymore

devolución, reembolso, retorno

  • retribution for something

Collocations retribution of goods · retribution of money

  • The shop offered retribution within 30 days.

    La tienda ofreció devolución dentro de los 30 días.