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retribution Synonyms

Another word for retribution

Choosing another word for retribution depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance or just desert for a wrong or criminal act.

Usage Example

"The ancient legal code demanded strict vengeance for any crime committed against the community."

Strongest
vengeance
reprisal
retaliation
Strong
revenge
punishment
reckoning
payback
Weak
penance

• noun (Context 2)

In theology, divine punishment or reward distributed in a future life based on a person's moral conduct on earth.

Usage Example

"Many early theological treatises explored the concept of divine judgment in the afterlife."

Strong
judgment
reckoning
recompense
chastisement

Opposites of retribution

The opposite of retribution shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

forgiveness
pardon
mercy
clemency
grace
absolution
amnesty
salvation
See all opposites of retribution

• Nearby Words

retreat
retrenchment
retrial
retribution
retrievability
retrievable
retrieval

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Retribution. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/retribution
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