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part of speech:	noun
definition:	repayment for one's actions, esp. punishment for evil. The public were demanding retribution for the crime, and therefore the suspect had to be heavily guarded. synonyms: deserts, requital, retaliation, revenge, vengeance similar words: nemesis
related words:	justice, penalty, vengeance, wrath

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