Retribution word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "retribution" word

[noun] the act of correcting for your wrongdoing
[noun] the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life; "Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord"--Romans 12:19; "For vengeance I would do nothing. This nation is too great to look for mere revenge"--James Garfield; "he swore vengeance on the man who betrayed him"; "the swiftness of divine retribution"
[noun] a justly deserved penalty

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\Ret`ri*bu"tion\, n. [L. retributio: cf. F. r['e]tribution.] 1. The act of retributing; repayment. In good offices and due retributions, we may not be pinching and niggardly. --Bp. Hall. 2. That which is given in repayment or compensation; return suitable to the merits or deserts of, as an action; commonly, condign punishment for evil or wrong. All who have their reward on earth, . . . Naught seeking but the praise of men, here find Fit retribution, empty as their deeds. --Milton. 3. Specifically, reward and punishment, as distributed at the general judgment. It is a strong argument for a state of retribution hereafter, that in this world virtuous persons are very often unfortunate, and vicious persons prosperous. --Addison. Syn: Repayment; requital; recompense; payment; retaliation.

Synonyms for retribution

requital, vengeance

The fun area, different aproach to word »retribution«

Let's analyse "retribution" as pure text. This string has Eleven letters in Four syllables and Five vowels. 45.5% of vowels is 6.9% more then average English word. Written in backwards: NOITUBIRTER. Average typing speed for these characters is 2885 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .-. . - .-. .. -... ..- - .. --- -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: retribution: 5 + 9 + 3 + 9 + 6 = 32, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: retribution: 9 + 5 + 2 + 9 + 9 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 5 = 61, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
B (1)	2	High Priestess	Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (2)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (2)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (2)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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